Make the sign for "bad" by placing the fingers of your dominant hand against your lips. Move your hand down and away. End with your palm facing downward.
BAD:
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Memory aid: Imagine you've eaten something bad and are removing it from your mouth.
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BAD:
There is another common method to sign "BAD." It uses two hands. It means the same as the one handed method.
BAD (two handed version)
Also see: GOOD
Notes:
Where this sign is taught:
Taught in Lesson 03.Reviewed in lessons: 17, 24, 44
Practice sentences using this sign:
YOU THINK I SIGN BAD? (Do you think I sign bad?)YOU THINK SALT BAD FOR YOU? (Do you think salt is bad for you?)
SOME BOSS ACCEPT BAD WORK, WHY?
YOU THINK TATTLE GOOD [body-shift-"or"] BAD?






