To sign 'odd,' start by forming a 'C' handshape with your dominant hand and bringing it up near the side of your face at eye level. Move your hand across the front of your face in a slight downward arc, closing your fingers into an 'S' handshape as you go. Be sure to use a confused or puzzled facial expression to emphasize the meaning of something being strange or unusual.
Sign 'movie,' then sign 'odd' while emphasizing your puzzled facial expression to show how strange the film was.
Point outside, sign 'hear,' 'noise,' and then 'odd' to describe the unusual sound.
Point to her, sign 'humor,' and follow with 'odd' to explain her unique or unconventional way of being funny.
Sign 'movie,' then sign 'odd' while emphasizing your puzzled facial expression to show how strange the film was.
Point outside, sign 'hear,' 'noise,' and then 'odd' to describe the unusual sound.
Point to her, sign 'humor,' and follow with 'odd' to explain her unique or unconventional way of being funny.
Yes! This sign is universally used to mean 'odd,' 'weird,' or 'strange.' You can adjust the intensity of your facial expression to show just how weird or strange something is.
While some signers might use this sign playfully for odd numbers, it is generally better to fingerspell O-D-D when talking about math to avoid confusion with the concept of 'strange.'
Always start on the side of your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, start near the right side of your face and move across to the left.
