The sign starts with the thumbs extended and then you bring the thumbs down, up, and down again.
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Sample sentence: Do you have a sweetheart?
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See: PARTNER
See: HUSBAND
See: WIFE
See: BOYFRIEND
See: GIRLFRIENDNotes:
In a message dated 1/22/2013 5:29:39 A.M. Central Standard
Time, Emily writes:
Hello!
My name is Emily.There's a sign that's confusing me that I would like your help on. I keep seeing a sign used in ASL music videos. It's the sign for "text", as in texting with a phone, but people are using that sign to replace the word "baby." Is this a real sign that can be used in a more romantic phrasing of the word "baby," or is it just slang? And would it be appropriate to use in conversation when not referring to an actual baby?Thank you for your response!- Emily
Dear Emily,
That sign you are seeing isn't the sign for texting. It is the sign
for "sweetheart."
People tend to substitute the sign "sweetheart" for the word "baby"
in signed songs.
Cordially,
Dr. Bill
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