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🤟 How to sign
To sign "VACATION" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "5" handshapes with thumbs extended, placing them at your armpits and wiggling your fingers while moving slightly outward, representing relaxation and leisure time.
📖 Word definition
A period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation, especially one with pay granted to an employee.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "5" handshape with thumbs extended outward.
- Starting Position: Place thumbs at your armpits, fingers pointing outward.
- Movement: Wiggle all fingers while gently moving hands slightly away from body.
- Path: Small outward movement from armpits while maintaining finger wiggling.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face down, thumbs touch armpits, fingers spread and active.
- Facial Expression: Relaxed, happy expression showing enjoyment and leisure.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Stiff fingers: Fingers must wiggle freely to show relaxation.
❌ Wrong placement: Thumbs must touch armpits, not chest or shoulders.
❌ No movement: Must include both finger wiggling and slight outward motion.
❌ Serious face: Expression should show happiness and relaxation.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I need a vacation."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "need" (X hand moves down firmly) → sign "a" (A handshape) → sign "vacation" (thumbs at armpits, wiggle fingers).
"Summer vacation is fun."
How to sign: Sign "summer" (index finger wipes sweat from forehead) → sign "vacation" → sign "is" → sign "fun" (U hands bounce on nose and down).
"Family vacation next week."
How to sign: Sign "family" (F hands circle from one side to other) → sign "vacation" → sign "next" (open hand moves forward over other hand) → sign "week" (index finger slides across palm).