The sign for "ugly" changes a "1"-handshape (a straight index finger) into an "X"-handshape (a bent index finger).
Place your index finger (palm down) under your nose. Pull it to your right (if you are right handed) while changing the handshape into an "X." Use an "ugly" facial expression as you do this sign.
UGLY:
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Question: A student asked: What is the difference between UGLY and DRY?
Answer: The index > X-hand version of DRY tends to be at the level of the lips (when done formally). UGLY tends to be at just below the nose -- plus UGLY tends to involve a negative facial expression. Yes, the two signs are rather similar and sometimes may even look the same -- especially during casual signing -- but you can make them look different by doing ugly a little higher and add facial expression.
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