American Sign Language: "stay"

The sign for "stay" uses a palm-down "Y" handshape.  The movement is more of a forward thrust than a downward slap.  You are shoving the knuckles forward and a bit down.

STAY:

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Memory aid: Think of telling a dog to "stay."

Related sign:  STILL

 
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Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 05.

Practice sentences using this sign:

YOU WANT STAY HOME WATCH MOVIE? (Do you want to stay home and watch a movie?)

Related signs:

CAN | CAR | CHURCH | COMPUTER | DO-DO | DOCTOR | DOWNLOAD | DRIVE