Sign of the Day for Friday, May 22, 2026
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What is being signed (English Meaning)
BUY (as in "purchase")
Sign Type
Sign Description
Non-dominant hand in the Open B Handshape, palm facing upward. Dominant hand in the Flat O Handshape, palm facing upward. The dominant hand starts in the palm of the non-dominant hand and makes a small arcing movement forward.
Memory Aid
Think of taking the money in your hand and giving it to someone.
This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
Examples of Usage
English Sentence
I need to buy new comfortable shoes before I go to Disney World.
ASL Gloss
NEW COMFORTABLE SHOES NEED BUY I WHY? DISNEY WORLD GO‑TO WILL I.
English Sentence
I wanted to buy a ticket for the game but they had none left.
ASL Gloss
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