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🤟 How to sign
To sign "Snack" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a modified "S" handshape and make small, quick eating motions toward your mouth, representing the casual, light eating of small food items.
📖 Word definition
A small amount of food eaten between meals; a light meal or refreshment.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in modified "S" handshape (loose fist with thumb touching fingertips).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned slightly away from your mouth, at chin level.
- Movement: Make 2-3 small, quick motions bringing hand toward mouth.
- Path: Short, repeated movements from starting position to mouth area.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces toward your body, knuckles facing outward.
- Facial Expression: Relaxed, casual expression suggesting light, enjoyable eating.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Too large movements: Keep motions small and quick, not big eating gestures.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use modified "S" shape, not flat hand or full fist.
❌ Single motion: Make multiple quick motions, not just one.
❌ Too slow: Movement should be quick and light, showing casual eating.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I want a snack."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to yourself) → sign "want" (claw hands pull toward body) → sign "snack" (quick S hand motions to mouth).
"Kids love afternoon snacks."
How to sign: Sign "kids" (pat head height with flat hand) → sign "love" (cross arms over chest) → sign "afternoon" (forearm on back of hand, slight angle) → sign "snack".
"Healthy snacks are important."
How to sign: Sign "healthy" (H hands on chest, move out) → sign "snack" → sign "important" (F hands rotate up emphasizing significance).