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Neologisms in American Sign Language (ASL)

A neologism is a newly coined word or expression.
(ASL signs are words that are expressed using the hands (and often other parts of the body--particularly the face and head).

We could list neologisms here, but the problem with creating a static list of neologisms is that over time the list will become outdated. The items on the list will either:
1.  Spread in usage and become generally accepted.
2.  Die on the vine.
3.  Continue on but only be recognized by a small number of people and require introduction each time they are used.
 

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Notes: 

Also see: protologism

 

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