American Sign Language:  "girl"



Place the tip of your thumb on your cheek.  Slide the tip of the thumb forward and down along the cheek.  
Memory tip:  Girls used to wear bonnets that they tied under their chin.  [You might want to visit the BOY/GIRL "tour" page for more information.]

GIRL:


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Little-girl:
Tip: think of the height of the boy or girl.


 


ALSO SEE:  WOMAN



 
Notes:

 

Also glossed as: GIRL-[female]

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 02.
Reviewed in lessons: 20, 23

Practice sentences using this sign:

GIRL THIS CLASS STRAIGHT-HAIR, HOW-MANY? (How many girls in this class have straight hair?)
SENIOR GIRL STUCK-UP, WHY?

Related signs:

ADDRESS-[live] | BOY | BROTHER | CHILD | DAD | DIVORCE | GRANDMA | GRANDPA