To sign 'kidding', form both hands into 'X' handshapes by curling your index fingers. Hold your non-dominant hand in front of your chest with the palm facing down. Place your dominant hand on top and brush it forward over the back of your non-dominant hand twice. Add a playful facial expression to show you are joking!
Point to yourself, then sign 'kidding' while smiling broadly to emphasize that you aren't being serious and are just having fun.
Point to the person, sign 'kidding', and point to yourself. Make sure your eyebrows are raised and your head is tilted slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'we' by moving your index finger from one shoulder to the other, then sign 'kidding' with a relaxed, playful expression to show it was a lighthearted moment.
Point to yourself, then sign 'kidding' while smiling broadly to emphasize that you aren't being serious and are just having fun.
Point to the person, sign 'kidding', and point to yourself. Make sure your eyebrows are raised and your head is tilted slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'we' by moving your index finger from one shoulder to the other, then sign 'kidding' with a relaxed, playful expression to show it was a lighthearted moment.
Yes, 'kidding' and 'joke' use the exact same sign. The context of your sentence and your facial expression will help clarify the exact English translation you mean.
This sign is often used for lighthearted teasing or joking around. However, if you mean malicious teasing or bullying, there is a different sign that uses a more aggressive forward motion.
Yes, your dominant hand should always be the one moving and brushing on top, while your non-dominant hand stays stationary underneath as the base.
