To sign 'slay,' hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing down. Form a '1' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your index finger. Slide your dominant index finger forward and slightly downward underneath your non-dominant hand.
Start by signing 'hero' and 'dragon' to establish your subjects, then finish with the sign for 'slay' to show the hero's victorious action.
Sign 'video game' to set the context, point to 'him,' sign 'monster,' and then use the 'slay' sign to describe defeating the creature.
Establish the 'warrior' and the 'enemy' in your signing space, then use the 'slay' sign moving forward to indicate the decisive action.
Start by signing 'hero' and 'dragon' to establish your subjects, then finish with the sign for 'slay' to show the hero's victorious action.
Sign 'video game' to set the context, point to 'him,' sign 'monster,' and then use the 'slay' sign to describe defeating the creature.
Establish the 'warrior' and the 'enemy' in your signing space, then use the 'slay' sign moving forward to indicate the decisive action.
While this is the literal sign for 'slay' or 'kill,' ASL often uses different signs to express doing something amazingly well, such as 'perfect,' 'wow,' or 'champ.' However, some signers playfully use this literal sign for the slang meaning.
Your dominant index finger can lightly brush the underside of your non-dominant hand as it slides forward, but it doesn't have to press firmly against it. A smooth, close gliding motion works best.
Yes, the sign for 'slay' is the exact same sign used for 'kill' or 'murder' in ASL. The specific English translation is understood based on the context of your sentence.
