To sign "mock," form both hands into the "horns" handshape by extending your index and pinky fingers while your thumb holds down your middle and ring fingers. Hold your hands in front of you with your palms facing each other and your extended fingers pointing forward. Thrust both hands forward and slightly downward in a repeated jabbing motion. Be sure to include a teasing or exaggerated facial expression to match the meaning.
To sign this, sign 'please,' then use a negative head shake while signing 'mock' with the movement directed inward toward your own chest, showing that you are the target of the mockery.
Point to indicate 'he,' sign 'always,' and then sign 'mock' directed toward yourself. Finish with the sign for 'idea' to complete the thought.
Sign 'student,' then sign 'movie.' Finally, sign 'mock' directed forward to show that the movie is the target of the mockery.
To sign this, sign 'please,' then use a negative head shake while signing 'mock' with the movement directed inward toward your own chest, showing that you are the target of the mockery.
Point to indicate 'he,' sign 'always,' and then sign 'mock' directed toward yourself. Finish with the sign for 'idea' to complete the thought.
Sign 'student,' then sign 'movie.' Finally, sign 'mock' directed forward to show that the movie is the target of the mockery.
Yes! You can change the meaning of the sentence by changing the direction of the sign. Move your hands toward the person being mocked. If someone is mocking you, bring the hands backward toward your own chest.
While they are related, "tease" is usually signed by sliding two "X" handshapes over each other. "Mock" uses the "horns" handshape and implies a more sarcastic, imitating, or derogatory type of making fun of someone.
Yes, "mock" is typically a two-handed sign. Using both hands emphasizes the intensity of the action and makes the sign clearer, though in very casual, rapid signing, you might occasionally see it done with one hand.
