"fly" American Sign Language (ASL)

American Sign Language: "fly (insect)" For more "fly" versions, as in "flying" see: FLY FLY-(insect) As in a bug that flies around and bothers people. Version 1: Spell it. Because the word "fly" is so short (three letters) this concept is often just spelled out. But, if for some reason, (maybe you are telling a story), and you need an actual sign for fly here is a sign that works pretty good for indicating the insect known as a "fly." FLY: If you want to talk about a fly buzzing around, I'd use an "F" handshape. Pretend you are holding a fly between your index finger and thumb. Then wiggle your hand around as if the imaginary fly between your finger and thumb were buzzing around in the air. FLY-("buzzing around") Also see: "FIREFLY" Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy Dr. Bill's "Superdisk." Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! CHECK IT OUT > Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT > You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language University ™ hosted by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "fly (insect)"

For more "fly" versions, as in "flying" see: FLY

FLY-(insect)
As in a bug that flies around and bothers people.
Version 1: Spell it.

Because the word "fly" is so short (three letters) this concept is often just spelled out. But, if for some reason, (maybe you are telling a story), and you need an actual sign for fly here is a sign that works pretty good for indicating the insect known as a "fly."

FLY:

If you want to talk about a fly buzzing around, I'd use an "F" handshape. Pretend you are holding a fly between your index finger and thumb. Then wiggle your hand around as if the imaginary fly between your finger and thumb were buzzing around in the air.

FLY-("buzzing around")

Also see: "FIREFLY"

Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!)
(You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.)

Another way to help is to buy Dr. Bill's "Superdisk."

Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available! CHECK IT OUT >

Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT >

Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >