Form a "W" handshape with your dominant hand (index, middle, and ring fingers extended, with your thumb holding down your pinky). Hold this handshape near the side of your face, right around cheek or eye level. Move your hand slightly forward and down in a short, wavy, or zigzag motion. It is incredibly important to include a scrunched, confused, or disgusted facial expression to accurately convey the meaning of "weird" or "weirdo."
Point to the person to establish the subject, sign 'man' or 'boy', and then use the 'weirdo' sign. Be sure to use an exaggerated, judgmental facial expression to emphasize just how strange you think they are acting.
First, sign 'stop' with a firm motion, then sign 'act', and finish with 'weirdo'. Make sure your face shows a bit of annoyance or frustration, and direct your eye contact clearly at the person you are addressing.
Sign 'my', then 'cat', and use the 'weirdo' sign. Since you are talking about a pet's harmless quirks, soften your facial expression. A slight smile or an amused look shows affection rather than actual judgment or disgust.
Point to the person to establish the subject, sign 'man' or 'boy', and then use the 'weirdo' sign. Be sure to use an exaggerated, judgmental facial expression to emphasize just how strange you think they are acting.
First, sign 'stop' with a firm motion, then sign 'act', and finish with 'weirdo'. Make sure your face shows a bit of annoyance or frustration, and direct your eye contact clearly at the person you are addressing.
Sign 'my', then 'cat', and use the 'weirdo' sign. Since you are talking about a pet's harmless quirks, soften your facial expression. A slight smile or an amused look shows affection rather than actual judgment or disgust.
Yes, in ASL, the sign for "weird" is typically used for "weirdo" as well. The context of your sentence and your facial expressions will make it clear that you are referring to a person acting strangely rather than just describing a situation. While some signers might occasionally add the "person" marker (sliding both flat hands downward) at the end to explicitly mean "weird person," it is very commonly omitted in casual conversation.
You should always use your dominant hand to perform this sign. If you are right-handed, form the "W" handshape with your right hand and place it on the right side of your face. If you are left-handed, use your left hand on the left side of your face. Switching hands in the middle of a sentence can be confusing, so stick to your natural dominant hand for consistency.
Your facial expression and body language do all the heavy lifting for tone! If you are playfully calling a friend a weirdo, a slight smile, a laugh, or a playful eye roll shows you are joking. On the other hand, if you are genuinely creeped out, a deeply furrowed brow, a scrunched nose, and a slight head tilt backward will convey genuine discomfort or judgment to the person watching.
