To sign "teen," form your dominant hand into a 'T' handshape by making a fist and tucking your thumb under your index finger. Bring your hand up to the side of your face. Lightly tap the side of your chin or lower cheek twice with the side of your hand.
Sign 'my' and 'son', then use the 'T' handshape tapping the side of your chin for 'teen', followed by the sign for 'now'.
Sign 'teen' by tapping the 'T' handshape on your chin, then sign 'group', 'meet', and 'Friday'.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'teen' by tapping your chin with a 'T' handshape, and raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'my' and 'son', then use the 'T' handshape tapping the side of your chin for 'teen', followed by the sign for 'now'.
Sign 'teen' by tapping the 'T' handshape on your chin, then sign 'group', 'meet', and 'Friday'.
Point to the person for 'you', sign 'teen' by tapping your chin with a 'T' handshape, and raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes, this sign is commonly used for both 'teen' and 'teenager'. You might also occasionally see 'teenager' signed by sliding the 'T' handshape slightly up the side of the cheek instead of tapping.
Yes, you should always tap the side of your face that corresponds to your dominant hand. If you are right-handed, use your right hand and tap the right side of your chin.
Typically, a quick double tap is used to clearly establish the noun 'teen'. However, a single, firm tap is also perfectly understood in fast, conversational signing.
