By January Nelson
Hand Signs
By January Nelson
Hand Signs
This is a comprehensive list of all the hand signs, hand poses, and hand gestures you need to express yourself fully—without using words. These hand signs will help you say what you need to say in every situation possible simply by gesturing in a certain way.
The A-Ok Hand Sign
Use the a-ok hand sign to signify that everything’s going just fine! This is the perfect hand gesture to communicate all is well in your world.
The Scratching My Chin Hand Sign
Use the scratching my chin hand sign to indicate that you’re deep in thought, or slightly perplexed about a situation.
The Come Hither Hand Sign
Use the come-hither hand sign when you want someone to come over.
The Cross-Eyed & Goofy Sign
Cross your eyes and give a goofy look when you’re feeling kind of confused.
The Cut It Out Hand Sign
Use the cut-it-out hand sign when you want someone to stop what they’re doing, whether you’re serious or kind-of jesting.
The Thumbs Down / No-like Hand Sign
Use the thumbs-down hand sign when you just don’t approve of something.
The Eye Roll Sign
Roll your eyes when you’re trying to express “whatever.”
The Finger Gun Hand Sign
Use the finger gun hand sign as a way to say “yup” with your hands.
The Fingers Crossed Hand Sign
Cross your fingers when you’re hoping for good luck.
The Stop time / Finger Touch Hand Sign
Use the stop time hand sign when you’re eager to stop time in its tracks.
The Flexing / Strong Arm Hand Sign
Use the flexed biceps sign to indicate strength.
The f*ck You Middle Finger Hand Sign
Give themiddle finger when you want to say “f*ck you” with your hands.
The Double f*ck You! Hand Sign
Give the finger with both hands simultaneously when you want to say “f*ck you” with even more pizazz.
The Cute Animal Ears Hand Sign
Put your hands at your temples when you want to mimic a cute little animal.
The “Look, I’m Wearing Glasses” Hand Sign
When you want to indicate that you see things clearly (and/or look like an owl), form two circles with your thumbs and pointer fingers, flip your hands upside down, and put them up to your face.
The Taylor Swift Hand Heart Hand Sign
When you want to express that you love something, just make the Taylor Swift heart hand sign.
The Hey You Hand Sign
When you want to point at someone or something in a casual-cool way, just make the hey you hand sign and get on with your day.
The Thumbs Up / Like Hand Sign
When you want to demonstrate that you like something or that you approve of something, give the ol’ thumbs up hand sign.
The Live Long And Prosper Hand Sign
When you want to convey genuine positivity, use the live long and prosper hand gesture.
The Nana Boo Boo Hand Sign
When you feeling like taunting someone, do the nana-boo-boo hand gesture.
The Peace Sign Hand Sign
Say “peace” with your fingers with this simple hand sign. This is one of the most postive hand gestures in the world!
The Peek-a-boo Hand Sign
When you feel like playing peek-a-book, just cover face and then move your hands away briskly.
The Thank You / Praying Hands Hand Sign
Say “thank you” with your hands by mimicking the praying hands emoji.
The Pulp Fiction Hand Sign
If you’re feeling extra, do the Pulp Fiction hand sign.
The Raise The Roof Hand Sign
If you’re excited about something and / or ready to party, do the raise-the-roof hand sign.
The Rock N’ Roll Hand Sign
If you’re feeling super cool, do the rock n’ roll hand sign.
The Royal Wave Hand Sign
Feeling prim and proper? Cup your hand just so and twist it left and right in a royal wave hand sign.
The Solidarity Fist Hand Sign
Demonstrate solidarity with the closed fist hand sign.
The Stop Hand Sign
Want something or someone to stop right now? Use the palm of your hand to show it!
The Wink Sign
Want to show that you understand without saying a word? Give them a wink and say it with one closed eye rather than your voice.
The blowj*b Hand Sign
If you think someone’s being a douchebag and you want to be dismissive in a raunchy way, use the blowj*b hand sign.
The Sex Hand Sign
If you’re trying to convey “sex” from across the room without shouting SEX at the top of your lungs, rely on the sex hand sign.
