To sign 'lucky,' start by forming an 'open 8' handshape with your dominant hand, where your middle finger is bent inward and your other fingers are extended and spread. Touch the tip of your middle finger to your chin with your palm facing toward you. Then, move your hand forward and slightly down while twisting your wrist so your palm ends up facing outward.
Sign 'I' by pointing to yourself, then sign 'lucky' by flicking your middle finger forward from your chin. Be sure to pair this with a big smile to show your excitement.
Sign 'lucky' followed by 'guess' (making a grabbing motion in the air across your face), emphasizing the surprise of the moment with your facial expressions.
Point to the person for 'you,' sign 'feel' by swiping your middle finger up your chest, and then sign 'lucky' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I' by pointing to yourself, then sign 'lucky' by flicking your middle finger forward from your chin. Be sure to pair this with a big smile to show your excitement.
Sign 'lucky' followed by 'guess' (making a grabbing motion in the air across your face), emphasizing the surprise of the moment with your facial expressions.
Point to the person for 'you,' sign 'feel' by swiping your middle finger up your chest, and then sign 'lucky' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
You only use one hand to sign 'lucky.' You should always use your dominant hand to perform the motion starting from your chin.
The 'open 8' handshape is made by spreading your fingers and bending only your middle finger inward. It is a very common handshape used in several ASL signs, including 'feel,' 'sick,' and 'pity.'
They are similar but distinct! Both start with the middle finger on the chin, but for 'favorite,' you simply tap the chin without twisting your hand. For 'lucky,' you must twist your wrist and move the hand forward.
