MOOD: The
American Sign Language (ASL) sign for "mood / moody"
The concept of mood / moody is typically spelled in ASL.
The concept of "mood" is occasionally expressed via lexicalized spelling in the
form of "M-slide/become-D."
FEEL is sometimes used to mean "mood."
ATTITUDE is sometimes used to mean "mood."
Some people sign "mood" by patting the dominant-side cheek with the flat (palm
side) of the fingers of a flat-hand (or just a relaxed hand).
https://youtu.be/z-Pk8UT8qOg?t=210
I note that I see at least one popular young lady on YouTube uses a sign that
looks remotely like TOBACCO (or maybe a very, very relaxed cheek based version
of the sign for KNOW) to mean mood. If I saw that on an expressive ASL exam I'd
probably take off some points. (Small differences in articulation of signs can
change the meaning).
Notes: The "flat-hand pats cheek" version of mood is somewhat uncommon and seems
to lean toward the concept of "in a mood," "bad mood," or "moody." I recommend
you only use it if the Deaf in your area use it. When in doubt – fingerspell
"mood" or "moody."
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As always, language is a moving target.
I encourage my students to sign the way they see adult, socially active, local
Deaf skilled signers sign.
(That requires getting to know local socially active, adult Deaf skilled
signers.)
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