American Sign Language: "won't" The sign for "won't" uses an "A" handshape. Hold the hand in front of you and then pull it back sharply. WON'T: Memory aid: Imagine someone has grabbed you by the wrist and is trying to pull you forward to go do something you don't want to do. You pull your hand and arm backward and away from the person because you "won't" go with him/her. Notes: This sign also means "refuse." 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 (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "won't"

The sign for "won't" uses an "A" handshape. Hold the hand in front of you and then pull it back sharply.

WON'T:

Memory aid: Imagine someone has grabbed you by the wrist and is trying to pull you forward to go do something you don't want to do. You pull your hand and arm backward and away from the person because you "won't" go with him/her.

Notes:
This sign also means "refuse."

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 >