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What’s the sign for BASIC?
Learn how to sign BASIC in American Sign Language! View the video or follow these instructions:
1. Put both hands in the space in front of you, one hand over the other. Turn both hands’ palms down.
2. Move the bottom hand in a circular movement, while keeping its palm facing down.
You’ve just signed the ASL sign for BASIC!
Examples of how to use the sign BASIC in ASL
- To describe a class as fundamental/beginner
- To ask for the bare minimum explanation
- To insult a supposedly advanced textbook
- Don't use this sign for "basically"