ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "CUTE" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your index and middle fingers to gently brush down your chin twice, representing something adorable or charming.
📖 Word definition
Attractive in a pretty or endearing way; having a pleasing appearance that evokes affection or admiration.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "U" handshape (index and middle fingers extended and together).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned near the chin area, fingers pointing down.
- Movement: Gently brush the two fingers down the chin twice in succession.
- Path: Short downward strokes along the chin surface.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward your body, fingers maintain contact with chin.
- Facial Expression: Soft, pleasant expression showing appreciation or fondness.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong fingers: Use index and middle fingers only, not all fingers.
❌ Too rough: Movement should be gentle and soft, not harsh.
❌ Wrong location: Sign is made on the chin, not cheek or neck.
❌ Single motion: Brush down twice, not just once.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"That baby is cute."
How to sign: Point to baby or sign "baby" (rock arms like holding baby) → sign "cute" (U fingers brush chin twice).
"Your puppy is so cute!"
How to sign: Sign "your" (point to person) → sign "puppy" (pat leg and snap fingers) → sign "so" (S hands move apart) → sign "cute" (U fingers brush chin twice) with excited expression.
"She looks cute today."
How to sign: Sign "she" (point to person) → sign "look" (V fingers point from eyes outward) → sign "cute" (U fingers brush chin twice) → sign "today" (Y hands move down twice).