Sign of the Day for Saturday, April 1, 2023

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April 1st is April Fools’ Day and April is National Humor Month.

FOOL

(as in "to fool someone")

Sign Notice

This is a directional sign. Directional signs are verbs that use the direction that they are signed to show who is doing what to whom.

What is being signed (English Meaning)

FOOL (as in "to fool someone")


Sign Type

ASL


Sign Description

The non dominant hand in the 1 handshape, palm facing outward, dominant hand in the A handshape taps the non dominant index finger two times.


Memory Aid

Think of hitting a person on the head.



Examples of Usage
English Sentence

My cousin tried to fool my grandma and steal her money.

ASL Gloss

MY COUSIN TRIED FOOL MY GRANDMA STEAL HER MONEY.

English Sentence

I failed to fool you; you are too clever.

ASL Gloss

I FAILED FOOL YOU CLEVER DARN IT.


Sign Notice

This is a directional sign. Directional signs are verbs that use the direction that they are signed to show who is doing what to whom.


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