1@Nose-FingerBack 1@FromNose-FingerForward
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American Sign Language[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- The finger may begin pointing across to the nose rather than back to the nose.
- After touching the nose, the finger may be drawn back near the cheek and then flung forward forcibly.
Etymology[edit]
The origin starts with pointing to a nose as it's indicative of being "nosy", which means prying for information in an intrusive sense. In morphological form: "Nosy? Not so." has introduced a new form for "Don't Mind".
Production[edit]
- This one-handed ASL sign is usually made while twisting the head from side to side (the typical “no” headshake):
- Posture the hand in the “1” handshape with the finger tip touching the nose.
- Hold the hand still briefly.
- Twist the hand forward so the finger points forward and slightly down.
- Hold the hand still briefly.
Verb[edit]
Upload png, jpg, or gif image. (ASL gloss: DON'T-MIND)
- not to mind; not to care; to be indifferent
Related terms[edit]
- FlatO@Nose-FingerBack Claw5@FromNose-PalmForward (“don't care”)