ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "WHATEVER" in American Sign Language (ASL), use the "W" handshape on your dominant hand and make a dismissive waving motion while shrugging your shoulders, expressing indifference or lack of concern.
📖 Word definition
Used to express indifference, dismissal, or to indicate that something doesn't matter; anything that; no matter what.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "W" handshape (three middle fingers extended, thumb and pinky down).
- Starting Position: Hand positioned at shoulder level, slightly to the side of your body.
- Movement: Make a casual dismissive wave motion, moving hand slightly forward and to the side.
- Path: Small arc motion showing dismissal or brushing off attitude.
- Hand Orientation: Palm facing slightly outward, fingers pointing up throughout the sign.
- Facial Expression: Casual shrug with shoulders, eyebrows slightly raised, showing indifference.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "W" shape, not open hand or other letters.
❌ Too formal movement: Keep motion casual and dismissive, not rigid.
❌ Missing facial expression: Include shoulder shrug and casual expression.
❌ Too big movement: Keep wave motion small and controlled.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Whatever you want."
How to sign: Sign "whatever" (W hand dismissive wave with shrug) → sign "you" (point to person) → sign "want" (claw hands pull toward body).
"I don't care, whatever."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "don't" (shake head) → sign "care" (K hands cross over heart) → sign "whatever" (W hand wave with shrug).
"Whatever happens, happens."
How to sign: Sign "whatever" → sign "happen" (index fingers point up, flip to point down) → sign "happen" (repeat same motion) with accepting facial expression.