American Sign Language: "hug" The sign for "hug" can either use the "A" handshapes, like I do below, or you can grab onto the upper arms with "curved hands." HUG: A double movement tends to be the noun form of "a hug" or it can mean the process of "hugging." A single movement tends to be the verb form of "give a hug." You might see some people twist the torso a bit for emphasis, but I wouldn't unless I wanted to describe an extended (long) hug. HUG: Note: Deaf people hug more than Hearing people do. It's a cultural thing. Also see: LOVE You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "hug"

The sign for "hug" can either use the "A" handshapes, like I do below, or you can grab onto the upper arms with "curved hands."

HUG:

A double movement tends to be the noun form of "a hug" or it can mean the process of "hugging."

A single movement tends to be the verb form of "give a hug." You might see some people twist the torso a bit for emphasis, but I wouldn't unless I wanted to describe an extended (long) hug.

HUG:

Note: Deaf people hug more than Hearing people do. It's a cultural thing.

Also see: LOVE