To sign 'offensive', form a claw shape with your dominant hand, keeping your fingers slightly bent and spread apart. Place your hand on your chest and make a small, twisting or circular motion against your body. It is crucial to include a disgusted facial expression, such as wrinkling your nose or slightly sticking out your tongue, to fully convey the meaning.
Sign 'SMELL', point to the source of the odor, and then sign 'OFFENSIVE' while making a strong facial expression of disgust.
Sign 'HIS', 'COMMENT', and then 'OFFENSIVE', emphasizing the twisting motion on your chest to show how deeply the words affected you.
Sign 'MOVIE', 'THAT', point to yourself to indicate your opinion, and then sign 'OFFENSIVE' with a clear grimace.
Sign 'SMELL', point to the source of the odor, and then sign 'OFFENSIVE' while making a strong facial expression of disgust.
Sign 'HIS', 'COMMENT', and then 'OFFENSIVE', emphasizing the twisting motion on your chest to show how deeply the words affected you.
Sign 'MOVIE', 'THAT', point to yourself to indicate your opinion, and then sign 'OFFENSIVE' with a clear grimace.
Yes, this sign is often used interchangeably with 'disgusting,' 'gross,' or 'nauseating.' The exact translation depends on the context of your sentence and the intensity of your facial expression.
While sticking your tongue out slightly is a common and effective way to show disgust, wrinkling your nose or grimacing can also work. The key is to clearly show a negative, repulsed emotion on your face.
You should always use your dominant hand for this one-handed sign. If you are right-handed, use your right hand to make the claw shape on your chest; if you are left-handed, use your left hand. Consistency with your dominant hand helps keep your signing clear and natural.
