To sign *naughty*, start by placing the fingers of your flat dominant hand against your chin, with your palm facing toward you. Move your hand downward and away from your body, flipping it over so that your palm ends up facing the ground. Because this is the same sign used for *bad*, your facial expression is essential. Be sure to use a scolding, disapproving look, or scrunch your nose to clearly convey the meaning of *naughty*.
To sign this, first establish the subject by signing DOG, then describe it by signing NAUGHTY with a disapproving facial expression. Follow up by signing CHEW and SHOES to complete the thought.
Begin by signing DON'T with a firm shake of your head. Then, sign NAUGHTY by flipping your hand downward from your chin. Make sure your facial expression is stern to show you mean business!
Start by signing CHILDREN, then use the downward flipping motion for NAUGHTY while maintaining a scolding or disappointed look. Finish the sentence by signing TODAY to indicate when the behavior happened.
To sign this, first establish the subject by signing DOG, then describe it by signing NAUGHTY with a disapproving facial expression. Follow up by signing CHEW and SHOES to complete the thought.
Begin by signing DON'T with a firm shake of your head. Then, sign NAUGHTY by flipping your hand downward from your chin. Make sure your facial expression is stern to show you mean business!
Start by signing CHILDREN, then use the downward flipping motion for NAUGHTY while maintaining a scolding or disappointed look. Finish the sentence by signing TODAY to indicate when the behavior happened.
Yes, the sign shown here is the exact same as the sign for *bad*. The difference between the two relies heavily on your facial expression, body language, and the context of your conversation. When talking to children, this sign is frequently translated as *naughty*.
Yes, you can! To show a playful or mischievous kind of *naughty*, simply adjust your facial expression. Use a lighter, teasing look, a smile, or a smirk instead of a stern frown to show that the behavior is just silly and isn't truly bad.
Flipping your hand so the palm faces down is what distinguishes this sign from positive words. The downward palm visually represents rejecting something negative. Without the flip, you might accidentally sign *good* or *thank you*, which would send the exact opposite message!
