To sign 'stuck,' form a 'V' handshape with your dominant hand. Point the fingertips of your index and middle fingers toward your neck. Bring your hand inward to firmly tap the front of your throat once. The motion should be abrupt, stopping exactly when your fingers make contact.
Sign 'CAR', then use the sign for 'STUCK' to show that the vehicle is completely unable to move forward.
Sign 'MATH' and 'PROBLEM', then sign 'STUCK' while showing a slightly frustrated facial expression to indicate you cannot figure it out.
Mime pulling a zipper up your jacket, then sign 'STUCK' to demonstrate that it has suddenly stopped moving.
Sign 'CAR', then use the sign for 'STUCK' to show that the vehicle is completely unable to move forward.
Sign 'MATH' and 'PROBLEM', then sign 'STUCK' while showing a slightly frustrated facial expression to indicate you cannot figure it out.
Mime pulling a zipper up your jacket, then sign 'STUCK' to demonstrate that it has suddenly stopped moving.
Yes! This sign is very versatile. You can use it for physical situations like a car in mud, or metaphorical situations like being stuck in traffic or stuck on a difficult question.
No, 'stuck up' or snobby uses a completely different sign, which involves pushing an index finger up under the nose. Use the neck-tap sign only for being trapped or halted.
Always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs like this. If you are right-handed, form the 'V' handshape with your right hand and tap the front of your neck.
