Using a "six" handshape, with the tip of the pinky touching the tip of the thumb, pointer, middle, and ring fingers extended. Start with the hand near the face on the same side and simultaneously curl the fingers in and move the hand in the direction of the opposite shoulder in front of the face.
Sign 'movie' first, then transition into the sign for 'weird' by starting the 'six' handshape near your dominant cheek. Curl your fingers inward as you sweep your hand across your face. Be sure to use a puzzled or slightly grossed-out facial expression to emphasize just how strange the movie was.
First, establish the timeline by signing 'past night,' then sign 'dream.' Finally, sign 'weird' by sweeping your 'six' handshape across your face toward your opposite shoulder while curling your extended fingers. A confused look on your face will perfectly capture the mood of an odd dream.
Point to the person to establish your subject, sign 'act,' and then perform the sign for 'weird.' Finish the sentence with the sign for 'why.' Because this is a 'wh-' question, remember to keep your eyebrows furrowed throughout the entire sentence to show you are asking for an explanation.
Sign 'movie' first, then transition into the sign for 'weird' by starting the 'six' handshape near your dominant cheek. Curl your fingers inward as you sweep your hand across your face. Be sure to use a puzzled or slightly grossed-out facial expression to emphasize just how strange the movie was.
First, establish the timeline by signing 'past night,' then sign 'dream.' Finally, sign 'weird' by sweeping your 'six' handshape across your face toward your opposite shoulder while curling your extended fingers. A confused look on your face will perfectly capture the mood of an odd dream.
Point to the person to establish your subject, sign 'act,' and then perform the sign for 'weird.' Finish the sentence with the sign for 'why.' Because this is a 'wh-' question, remember to keep your eyebrows furrowed throughout the entire sentence to show you are asking for an explanation.
No, you do not need to make physical contact with your skin. You should keep your hand just a few inches in front of your face. Start on your dominant side and smoothly sweep the hand across the space in front of you toward your opposite shoulder.
Yes, this exact same sign is commonly used to mean 'strange,' 'odd,' 'bizarre,' or 'peculiar.' ASL relies heavily on context and facial expressions rather than having a different sign for every English synonym. Your facial expression will help clarify the exact degree of strangeness you want to convey.
The 'six' handshape—where the pinky touches the thumb and the other three fingers are extended—is also the manual alphabet sign for the letter 'W'. This makes 'weird' an initialized sign, meaning it incorporates the first letter of its English translation to help distinguish it from similar concepts.
