American Sign Language: "waddle" In ASL the "Y" handshape is occasionally used to show that something is "wide." For example, the "Y" hand can be used to show a fat person walking. The sign "waddle" rocks side to side as it moves forward. It can be used either to show a fat person (or animal) walking or it can be used as a derogatory "insult" to indicate that you think someone is "obese" or "so fat that they waddle." WADDLE: See: FAT You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "waddle"

In ASL the "Y" handshape is occasionally used to show that something is "wide."

For example, the "Y" hand can be used to show a fat person walking.

The sign "waddle" rocks side to side as it moves forward. It can be used either to show a fat person (or animal) walking or it can be used as a derogatory "insult" to indicate that you think someone is "obese" or "so fat that they waddle."

WADDLE:

See: FAT

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars