To sign "pineapple", form an "F" handshape with your dominant hand by touching the tips of your index finger and thumb together while keeping the other three fingers extended. Place the side of your thumb and index finger against your cheek, near your eye. Twist your hand forward and backward a couple of times at the wrist.
Sign 'I', 'LOVE', 'EAT', 'FRESH', and then sign 'PINEAPPLE' by twisting the 'F' handshape near your cheek.
Establish the topic by signing 'PIZZA', then sign 'PINEAPPLE', point to the person for 'YOU', and sign 'WANT' with a questioning facial expression.
Sign 'PINEAPPLE', then sign 'SWEET' by brushing your flat hand down your chin, emphasizing your facial expression to show it is very sweet.
Sign 'I', 'LOVE', 'EAT', 'FRESH', and then sign 'PINEAPPLE' by twisting the 'F' handshape near your cheek.
Establish the topic by signing 'PIZZA', then sign 'PINEAPPLE', point to the person for 'YOU', and sign 'WANT' with a questioning facial expression.
Sign 'PINEAPPLE', then sign 'SWEET' by brushing your flat hand down your chin, emphasizing your facial expression to show it is very sweet.
They can be similar depending on the variation used! 'Pickle' is typically signed with a 'K' handshape near the corner of the chin, whereas 'pineapple' is signed higher up on the cheek, often with an 'F' or 'P' handshape.
You should use your dominant hand to perform this sign. Place it on the dominant side of your face, near your cheek or eye, rather than reaching across your face.
The 'P' handshape is an initialized version of the sign, using the first letter of the English word. However, the 'F' handshape version shown here is very popular because it visually mimics the fruit's spiky leaves.
