the sign shit uses two hands. bring the non-dominant hand up towards the chest and make a fist. with the dominant hand, create a fist with the thumb sticking up, as if youre giving a thumbs up. press the thumb into the hole the pinkie has created on the non-dominant hand. quickly pull the dominant hand out of the non-dominant hand, as if it is falling out.
In this context, the sign is used as an exclamation of frustration. Sign 'shit' with a sudden, sharp downward pull of the thumb to emphasize your annoyance, followed by the signs for 'forget' and 'keys'. Ensure your facial expression matches the sudden realization.
Here, the sign is used as an adjective to describe poor quality. Sign 'movie', point to your reference space, and then sign 'shit'. Pair the downward pulling motion of the thumb with a disgusted or disappointed facial expression to convey your opinion clearly.
This uses the literal meaning of the word. Sign 'dog', then sign 'shit' using the standard thumb-dropping motion from the bottom of your non-dominant fist. Follow this with the sign for 'step-in' and a grossed-out facial expression.
In this context, the sign is used as an exclamation of frustration. Sign 'shit' with a sudden, sharp downward pull of the thumb to emphasize your annoyance, followed by the signs for 'forget' and 'keys'. Ensure your facial expression matches the sudden realization.
Here, the sign is used as an adjective to describe poor quality. Sign 'movie', point to your reference space, and then sign 'shit'. Pair the downward pulling motion of the thumb with a disgusted or disappointed facial expression to convey your opinion clearly.
This uses the literal meaning of the word. Sign 'dog', then sign 'shit' using the standard thumb-dropping motion from the bottom of your non-dominant fist. Follow this with the sign for 'step-in' and a grossed-out facial expression.
Yes, just like in English, this sign is considered profanity. It shares the exact same handshapes and movement as the standard sign for 'poop,' but signing it with a sharper, more aggressive motion and an intense facial expression conveys the stronger profane meaning.
Yes, it is very important. Your non-dominant fist should be held somewhat horizontally so that the pinkie side is facing downward. This orientation is necessary so the dominant thumb can pull straight down, which makes the visual logic of the sign make sense.
No, ASL does not typically use this sign as a slang catch-all noun for personal belongings (for example, 'move your shit'). It is strictly used for the literal meaning of feces, or as an exclamation of frustration. You should use the ASL sign for 'things' instead.
