Also see: GRANDPA
The sign for "grandmother"
is made by touching your chin with the thumb of your dominant hand, as when
signing "mother."
The dominant hand should be open. Move your hand forward in two small arches.
Note: Many people just move the hand forward without the arches.
GRANDMA:
Remember, there are two "right" ways to do this. One is just to use
to use two small arcs. The other is to use a single large arching
motion.
GRANDMA (version)
Also see: GRANDPA ("GRANDPA" is similar to "GRANDMA" except that it is done starting at the forehead.)
Also see: MOM
Also see: DAD
Notes:
A student asks: "Is there a different sign for granny as apposed to
grandmother?"
Dr. Bill replies: The sign "grandmother" tends to be fairly standard with two
main versions (single arc and/or double arc). So, in general it is safe to say
that "granny" and "grandmother" use the same sign. On a deeper level
though, "granny" conveys the concept of a grandmother to whom people are often
referring. "Granny" is a shortened version of "grandmother." People use nick
names and shorter versions of words as a way of saving time when the other
conversation partner is familiar with the topic and we are often referring to
our topic. So by saying "granny," I'm implying that you already know whom
I'm talking about and that I'm talking about a specific grandmother known and
likely related to both of us. In the Deaf World there is a strong
likelihood that "granny" would have a specific namesign and that Deaf
grandchildren would either use granny's namesign or would use a very quick short
or abbreviated version of the sign "grandmother."
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