PICKLE: The American Sign Language (ASL) sign for "pickle"

There are many (MANY!) signs for "pickle."
Don't argue with any of your local Deaf about what is the right sign.  Just learn whatever variation they use.  Feel free to ask any local Deaf to sign "pickle" for you and let you send it to me with their permission to post.

Anyway, a fairly general sign  "pickle" uses a "P" handshape.  (Notice I said "the shape" -- not the orientation.  The shape is also a "K" handshape!)  Put the tip of the middle finger of that shape at the corner of the chin. Twist the hand twice (pivoting on the tip of the middle finger).

PICKLE:
An initialized version that has been popular for years:

 


Be aware though that as time goes on it is likely you will see more and more versions of "pickle" that are not "initialized" with a "P" handshape.  Keep in mind that just because some Deaf person online or in your neighborhood uses a particular sign for something (in this case "pickle") -- doesn't mean everyone else is going to recognize it.  This applies to a great number of signs that don't show up that often in everyday communication.  Just be flexible and either spell "pickle" or use any signs that seem to be "common" in your area

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Why am I including the sign for pickle in this curriculum?  Because I like pickles.
So do most kids. Its a shame to not have pickles in the fridge or to not know the sign for pickle. 
Besides that, they are great on hamburgers. (Or veggie burgers for you healthy types.)

 

Sample sentence: Do you want pickles on your hamburger?

 

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Notes:
If you put the "P" hand on your cheek (instead of at the side of your chin) it will mean one of the versions of "pineapple."

See: PINEAPPLE


 

If you use a "v" handshape instead of a "K" handshape it means "vinegar."  
Now you can say "vinegar and oil" by signing VINEGAR and spelling O-I-L. (As a topping for your SALAD.)

VINEGAR:
 

 


Note:  if you stick the "V" hand on your cheek (instead of the side of your chin) it becomes a version of the sign for "vegetable."
 

See: VINEGAR
See: VEGETABLE






 
Notes:

 

Also glossed as: PICKLES

Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 17.
Reviewed in lessons: 40

Practice sentences using this sign:

YOUR HAMBURGER, YOU LIKE PICKLE? (Do you like pickles on your hamburger?)
YOUR HAMBURGER, YOU LIKE CHEESE? ONIONS? TOMATO? KETCHUP? MAYO? MUSTARD? PICKLES?

Related signs:

A-LOT | BANANA | BEER | BREAKFAST | CAT+UP-[joke sign: "catsup"] | DINNER | DISH | FRENCH-FRIES