To sign *nuts*, form your dominant hand into an 'A' shape, with your thumb resting against the side of your curled index finger. Place the tip of your thumb just under your upper front teeth, then flick your thumb forward and slightly out from your mouth.
Sign 'I', 'allergic', and then sign 'nuts' by flicking your thumb forward from your upper teeth. Make sure to use a serious facial expression to convey the importance of the allergy.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'want', and then sign 'nuts'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is a yes/no question.
You can use this same sign for 'peanut'. Sign 'I', 'love', 'nuts', and then 'butter' to complete the sentence.
Sign 'I', 'allergic', and then sign 'nuts' by flicking your thumb forward from your upper teeth. Make sure to use a serious facial expression to convey the importance of the allergy.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'want', and then sign 'nuts'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly, as this is a yes/no question.
You can use this same sign for 'peanut'. Sign 'I', 'love', 'nuts', and then 'butter' to complete the sentence.
No, the sign for 'crazy' (as in the English phrase 'are you nuts?') is completely different. It involves pointing at the side of your head and making a circular motion. This sign is strictly for the food.
Yes! This sign is commonly used for both 'nut' and 'peanut'. For specific nuts like almonds, cashews, or walnuts, you will often fingerspell the word, but this serves as the general sign for all nuts.
Yes, you lightly place the tip of your thumb just behind or under your upper front teeth before flicking it forward. Just be gentle so you don't accidentally bump your teeth too hard!
