A@Mouth-ThumbBack Contact
American Sign Language
Alternative forms
- (at the chin) A@Chin-ThumbBack Contact
- (compounded similar to HIDE) A@Mouth-ThumbBack A@NearPalm-ThumbUp-BentB@CenterSternumhigh
Etymology
Compound with an initial letter 'A' and a gesture for "Be quiet". Suggests keeping one's lips closed.
Production
- This one-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
- Posture the dominant hand in the “A” handshape at the mouth with lips closed, thumb back, palm facing across.
- Touch the hand to the mouth once or more.
- Hold the hand still briefly.
Noun
Adjective
Derived terms
- A@Mouth-ThumbBack G@Finger-TipUp-1@CenterNeckhigh-FingerUp (“password”)
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