huh

American Sign Language: "huh" (What?) HUH? Handshape: Both right and left hands in a "five" handshape. Fingers and thumb spread, relaxed, (not straight) Location: Mid-torso, in front of you, a foot or so apart from each other. Orientation: You palms are facing up. Movement: Each hand moves horizontally outward and back in a couple of times. The movement is only a couple of inches at most. Non-Manual Marker: "wh" furrowed eyebrows. Interpretations: Used for the general concept of "what." Example: EAT HUH? = "What do you want to eat?" Inflections: A larger movement could indicate exasperation as in, "What now!?!?" Can be signed with one hand as a casual way of saying "hmmm?" As in, "What did you need?" or "What can I do for you?" --in response to someone's having gotten your attention. Also see: "WHAT?" For more information, also see: "Advanced discussion about the concept: WHAT." You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language University ™ hosted by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "huh" (What?)

HUH?

Handshape: Both right and left hands in a "five" handshape. Fingers and thumb spread, relaxed, (not straight)
Location: Mid-torso, in front of you, a foot or so apart from each other.
Orientation: You palms are facing up.
Movement: Each hand moves horizontally outward and back in a couple of times. The movement is only a couple of inches at most.
Non-Manual Marker: "wh" furrowed eyebrows.

Interpretations: Used for the general concept of "what."
Example: EAT HUH? = "What do you want to eat?"

Inflections: A larger movement could indicate exasperation as in, "What now!?!?"
Can be signed with one hand as a casual way of saying "hmmm?" As in, "What did you need?" or "What can I do for you?" --in response to someone's having gotten your attention.

Also see: "WHAT?"
For more information, also see: "Advanced discussion about the concept: WHAT."