M Category

Question 1

M:

Answer 1

Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and in between the ring finger and pinky.
Notes: Think of the index, middle, and ring finger as the three loops you draw for an M.

Question 2

Machine:

Answer 2

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Put the hands together with the fingers interlocking. Rotate both wrists downward but do not unlock the fingers.
Notes: It also means “engine”, “factory”, and “motor”.

Question 3

Mad:

Answer 3

Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm of your hand face you and hover your hand over your face.
Notes: Since you will use this sign when actually mad in context, make an expression that shows you are upset.

Question 4

Made it by a hair:

Answer 4

Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index and thumb circle against the top of your head. Then pull the hand away from your head quickly.

Question 5

Magazine:

Answer 5

Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended and turned downwards or curled and not turned downwards.
Different versions have another form of the index fingers.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Then at the side of the pinky finger, place the dominant hand over the side of the pinky. Then either move the dominant hand up if it is at the bottom or the top if it is at the top. (Different versions move the hand either up or down). Repeat that motion 2-3 times.

Question 6

Magician:

Answer 6

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands in front of you with the back of the hands facing you. Turn the index-pinky downward and have them touch the tip of the thumb. Rotate your wrists in a circle and then extend and separate the fingers again. Then do the “person” sign.

Question 7

Magnet:

Answer 7

Dominant hand: 
Number 8 handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Place the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. 
Notes: It also means “stick”.

Question 8

Mail:

Answer 8

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the side of the thumb against your mouth. Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Move the dominant hand from your mouth to the non-dominant hand. The palm of the thumb should be touching the fingers of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “letter”.

Question 9

Mailman:

Answer 9

“Mail” + “man” or “person”.

Question 10

Main:

Answer 10

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Then have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand and move from the bottom of the hand to the fingertips.
Notes: It also means “line of work”, “major”, and “straight”.

Question 11

Mainstream:

Answer 11

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the backs of the hands up. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand but perpendicular to it. Then, turn the dominant hand to point outwards like the non-dominant hand.

Question 12

Major:

Answer 12

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Then have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand and move from the bottom of the hand to the fingertips.
Notes: It also means “line of work”, “main”, and “straight”.

Question 13

Make:

Answer 13

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side (with the fingers pointing outwards if they were fully extended) and the palm of the dominant hand facing you. Then turn the dominant hand so that it is turned to the side.
Notes: It also means “produce”.

Question 14

Make error:

Answer 14

Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing to you. Then turn the hand so that the palm is facing you and put your hand underneath your chin.
Notes: It also means “accident” and “mistake”.

Question 15

Make up:

Answer 15

Dominant hand:
Number 4 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the tip of the index finger against the side of your forehead. Then move the hand outwards while shaking it side to side.
Notes: This is not a beauty product but making-up like lying. Also means “creative”.

Question 16

Malignant:

Answer 16

Version 1:
“Tumor” + “continue”.
Notes: Can also add “grow” after “continue”.
Version 2:
“Spread”.

Question 17

Man:

Answer 17

Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The dominant hand’s thumb touches the middle of the forehead and then moves to the center of the top of the chest.

Question 18

Manage:

Answer 18

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (so that the fingers would be pointing outward if they were fully extended). Then move both hands outwards and back towards you asynchronously.
Notes: It also means to “control”, “handle”, “operate”, “run” or “tolerate” something.

Question 19

Manager:

Answer 19

“Manage” +”person” sign.

Question 20

Mandatory:

Answer 20

Dominant hand: 
Index finger=slightly curled. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointed upwards. Have the tip of the dominant hand’s index finger touch the bottom of the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands towards you in a swift, decisive motion.

Question 21

Many:

Answer 21

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up. Then move them down and open them with all fingers extended.

Question 22

Mar:

Answer 22

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended). Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Run the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. When it reaches the end, tilt the dominant hand upwards.
Notes: It also means “hurt”, “ruin”, and “spoil”.

Question 23

Married/marry/marriage:

Answer 23

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled.
Orientation=dominant hand clasps over the non-dominant hand.
Notes: Like a clap, except the hands stick together. It can symbolize two people sticking together.

Question 24

Martin King Luther Jr. Day:

Answer 24

M-L-K + “day”.

Question 25

Mask:

Answer 25

Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: : Index and pinky=extended. Thumb, middle, and ring finger=curled. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then, move the hands from your mouth to your ears. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb and index=curled to a C handshape. Middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the hands around your mouth with the side of the index fingers against your cheeks. Then, move the hands from your mouth to your ears.

Question 26

Massage:

Answer 26

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=slightly curled and separated. Thumb=extended. Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the backs up. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Move the hands slightly to you while curling the index-pinky fingers and keeping the thumb extended. Repeat that motion 2-3 times. Notes: Act like you are kneading into someone’s back.

Question 27

Match:

Answer 27

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Put the hands together with the fingers interlocking. Then move the hands side to side but not enough to unlock the fingers. Notes: Can say that someone matches you by doing the sign to the side. It also means “companion”, “partner”, and “roommate”.

Question 28

Math:

Answer 28

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: M handshape. Orientation: With the dominant hand and non-dominant hand in M handshapes, turn the hands so that the side of the index finger faces you. Then have the dominant hand brush across the non-dominant hand twice.

Question 29

Material:

Answer 29

``` Version 1: Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm up with the hand out in front of you. Then move the hand to the side once. Notes: It also means “thing”. ``` Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended, against each other, and turned downwards. Thumb=tip touching the tips of the other fingers. Orientation: Have the palm face you with the fingers pointing upwards in their current state. Rub the thumb against the other fingers. Notes: Also means “dirt”, “earth”, “gritty”, “sand”, and “soil”, “substance”.

Question 30

Maximum:

Answer 30

Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the side of the index finger facing you. Have the dominant hand below the non-dominant hand with some space between them. Then tap the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand by moving the dominant hand upwards. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then turn the dominant hand, so the fingers point to the side.

Question 31

Maybe:

Answer 31

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have both hands palms up and then move them up and down opposite each other a few times. Notes: The movement is like you weighing your options.

Question 32

Mayo:

Answer 32

Fingerspell it.

Question 33

Me:

Answer 33

``` Dominant hand: Index finger extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Tap the tip of the index finger against the middle of your chest. ```

Question 34

Mean:

Answer 34

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Place the non-dominant hand near the middle of your chest and the index finger of the dominant hand against your nose. Then turn both hands into fists and bring the dominant hand down past the non-dominant hand as the non-dominant hand moves up a little bit. Notes: It also means “intent” and “purpose”.

Question 35

Meaning:

Answer 35

Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Non-dominant hand palm up. The dominant hand’s middle and index fingers place themselves on the palm of the non-dominant hand perpendicular to the non-dominant hand’s fingers. Then the index and middle finger of the dominant hand moves to be parallel to the non-dominant hand’s fingers. Notes: If you are serious about the question “What do you mean?”, you furrow the eyebrows. If you are rhetorical with the question, you raise the eyebrows.

Question 36

Meanwhile:

Answer 36

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the backs facing up. Then move both hands outward at the same pace. Notes: It also means “during”, “parallel”, and “while”.

Question 37

Measure:

Answer 37

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Y handshape. Orientation: Have the hands in front of you with the back of both hands up. Have the hands touch at the tip of their thumbs. Then rotate the hands up and down asynchronously. Do not separate the connection the thumbs have.

Question 38

Meat:

Answer 38

Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Have the thumb and index finger of the dominant hand grip the area of the non-dominant hand by the thumb. Then slightly shake both hands. Notes: It also means “context”, “flesh”, and “steak”.

Question 39

Mechanic:

Answer 39

Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the index finger of the non-dominant hand between the index and middle finger of the dominant hand. Then rotate the dominant hand up and down. Then do the “person” sign. Notes: The motion is like you are screwing something in. It also means “plumber”.

Question 40

Medicine:

Answer 40

Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated. Middle finger=extended and turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the tip of the middle fingers on the non-dominant hand’s palm. Then turn the dominant hand side to side without lifting the middle finger off the palm.

Question 41

Medium:

Answer 41

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and against each other. Thumb=extended. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointed outwards. Place the side of the pinky on the dominant hand against the side of the index finger on the non-dominant hand. Notes: It also means “average”.

Question 42

Meet:

Answer 42

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Middle-pinky=curled. Thumb=against side of the index finger. Orientation: Have hands separated but then they come together resting against the middle-pinky curled fingers. Notes: For “meet”, have the thumbs face you. For “meet you”, have the back on the non-dominant hand face you and the palm of the dominant hand facing you. Can combine “nice” with “meet you” to say “nice to meet you”. Can do it multiple times to show you meet many people.

Question 43

Meeting:

Answer 43

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Then turn the index-pinky downward and together. Have the fingers tap against the thumb. Do that motion 2-3 times.

Question 44

Melon:

Answer 44

Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated. Middle finger=extended and turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the finger pointing to the side (if they were fully extended). Flick the backside of the middle finger over the back of the non-dominant hand. Notes: Also mean “pumpkin”. When not combined with anything else, this sign defaults to “pumpkin”.

Question 45

Member:

Answer 45

Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you and the fingers pointing upwards. Then turn the hands to the side (with the fingers still pointing upwards). Then turn both hands into F handshapes but with the index and thumb circles interlocked with each other. Notes: It also means “of”, “join”, and “own”. ``` Version 2: Dominant hand: M handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the tips of the index-ring finger touch the top of the non-dominant side of the chest and then move to the dominant side of the chest. ```

Question 46

Memorial day:

Answer 46

Version 1: Fingerspell memorial + “day”. Version 2: “Memory” + “day” Version 3: “Review” (V handshape version) + “day”.

Question 47

Memorize:

Answer 47

``` Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the dominant hand by the side of your head with the palm facing you. Then pull the hand back into a fist. Notes: It also means “memory”. ```

Question 48

Memory:

Answer 48

``` Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the dominant hand by the side of your head with the palm facing you. Then pull the hand back into a fist. Notes: It also means “memorize”. ```

Question 49

Menstrual period:

Answer 49

Dominant hand: A handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the curled fingers of your hand against your cheek.

Question 50

Merry:

Answer 50

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and against each other. Thumb=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the palms face you in the middle of your chest with the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands in a small circle where the hands go slightly away from you and smile. Notes: It also means “happy”.

Question 51

Merry Christmas:

Answer 51

Version 1: Fingerspell M-C. Version 2: “Merry” + “Christmas”.

Question 52

Metal:

Answer 52

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Run the back of the index finger underneath your chin. ```

Question 53

Method:

Answer 53

Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated. Middle finger=extended and turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then place the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand against the middle of the pinky side of the palm of the non-dominant hand. Notes: It also means “technical”, “technically”, “technique”, and “technology”.

Question 54

Mexican:

Answer 54

Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the side of the index finger against your forehead. Move the dominant hand down and out, brushing the index finger against the forehead as you do so. Repeat this motion 2-3 times.

Question 55

Microwave:

Answer 55

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the hands above the side of your head. Rotate the wrist so that the hands move in a circle. As they move in a circle, put the fingers together, and move them down so that they touch the tip of the thumb. Notes: Also the same sign as “headlights” and “ambulance”. You can also make the same motion (without the circle) but with the backs of the hands facing you or the hands facing each other in the middle of the chest.

Question 56

Middle:

Answer 56

Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle finger=extended and turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Then spin the dominant hand using the wrist and then have the dominant hand touch the palm of the non-dominant hand. Notes: Another version has the index-pinky extended and turned downwards but makes the same motion. It also means “center”.

Question 57

Midnight:

Answer 57

Dominant hand: Index and middle finger=extended and against each other. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant arm in front of you with the back of the non-dominant hand up. Then have the dominant hand go over the non-dominant hand and turn the dominant hand downwards. Then do the number 12 sign with the dominant hand.

Question 58

Migraine:

Answer 58

Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were not curled. Have the hand by the side of your head. Then extend the hand, so all the fingers are slightly curled and separated. Repeat that motion.

Question 59

Milk:

Answer 59

``` Dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=on top of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have your hand out in front of you turned to the side (with the fingers pointed outwards if they were fully extended). Then squeeze and unsqueeze your hand like you were milking an udder. ```

Question 60

Mind:

Answer 60

Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the index finger point against the forehead. Notes: I do not know how it is different from the think (general) sign. It also means “brain”.

Question 61

Minimum:

Answer 61

Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the fingers of the dominant hand over the fingers of the non-dominant hand. Then lift the dominant hand off the non-dominant hand and fully extend the fingers to point upwards (do not separate them). Notes: It also means “more than”. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand below the non-dominant hand. Then turn the dominant hand, so the fingers point to the side.

Question 62

Minus:

Answer 62

Dominant hand: Thumb and index=extended, parallel, and separated. Middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Then, place the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Notes: It also means “negative”. It can be used for the sign “take away” as well.

Question 63

Minute:

Answer 63

Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb-middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other. Orientation: Place the curled fingers of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then rotate the dominant hand away from you a little bit like the minute hand on a clock is moving. Notes: To specify how many minutes, change the non-dominant hand so that only the index finger is extended and the dominant hand into the number sign for how many minutes it is. Place the index finger of the non-dominant hand at the base of the dominant hand. For ten and above, do the number sign first and then do the minute sign as usual.

Question 64

Mirror:

Answer 64

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and against each other. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Place the hand by the side of your head. Then shake the hand from side to side. Notes: It also means “appearance” and “seem”.

Question 65

Miscarriage:

Answer 65

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: O handshape. Orientation: Have the sides of the pinky against your stomach with the hands touching each other. Then turn the hands so that the backs are up and extend and separate all the fingers.

Question 66

Mischievous:

Answer 66

Dominant hand: Index and middle finger=slightly curled. Ring and pinky=curled. Thumb=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the thumb against the side of your forehead. Then move the index and middle finger up and down slightly. Notes: For this sign, smile as part of the inflection like you are having fun being mischievous. It also means “devil”.

Question 67

Miss: Emotion

Answer 67

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm side tip of the index finger point against your chin. ```

Question 68

Miss: Action

Answer 68

``` Dominant hand: C handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand at the side of your face. Move the dominant hand across your face turning it downwards, and then changing it into the S handshape. Notes: It also means “guess”. ```

Question 69

Missionary:

Answer 69

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: F handshape. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointing upwards. Thrust the hands forward slightly and then do the person sign.

Question 70

Mistake:

Answer 70

Dominant hand: Y handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing to you. Then turn the hand so that the palm is facing you and put your hand underneath your chin. Notes: It also means “accident” and “make error”.

Question 71

Misunderstand:

Answer 71

Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the side of the tip of the index finger against your forehead. Then flip the hand over so that the side of the tip of the middle finger is against your forehead.

Question 72

Mixed:

Answer 72

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand but not touching it. Spin both hands in circles. Notes: It also means “scrambled”.

Question 73

Mnemonic:

Answer 73

``` Version 1: “Special” + “remember” + “technique”. Version 2: “Memorize” + “system”. Version 3: Fingerspell it. ```

Question 74

Model:

Answer 74

Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle finger=extended and turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the tip of the middle finger against the top of the dominant side shoulder. Then twist your body from side to side.

Question 75

Mom:

Answer 75

Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: The thumb of the dominant hand touches the chin.

Question 76

Monday:

Answer 76

Dominant hand: M handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm up. Then move the hand in a vertical circle. Notes: Formally, “Monday” is signed with the back facing you. To say “every Monday”, move the hand from around the top of your chest (heightwise, not actually touching the chest) to the bottom.

Question 77

Money:

Answer 77

Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards. Thumb=touching the tip of the other fingers. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Place the back of the dominant fingers against the non-dominant hand and then tap twice.

Question 78

Month:

Answer 78

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the index finger pointing to the side. Then bring the dominant hand’s index just behind the non-dominant hand’s index finger and move it down until it reaches the bottom of the hand. Notes: If you want to specify a certain number of months, you can do that number sign on the dominant hand and then do the rest of the sign as usual. For ten and above, do the number sign first and then do the rest of the sign as usual. To say “next month”, you start the dominant hand further from the non-dominant hand and then move it closer to the non-dominant hand.

Question 79

Monthly:

Answer 79

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the index finger pointing to the side. Then bring the dominant hand’s index just behind the non-dominant hand’s index finger and move it down until it reaches the bottom of the hand. Then make the motion one more time.

Question 80

Mood:

Answer 80

``` Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle=extended but turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Put your middle finger against your chest and brush it lightly against it in an upward motion once. Notes: It also means “feel”. ```

Question 81

Moon:

Answer 81

Dominant hand: Thumb and index finger=slightly curled and separated. Middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the index and thumb surrounding your eye. Then move the hand away from you.

Question 82

More:

Answer 82

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards. Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Have them touch at the fingertips.

Question 83

More so:

Answer 83

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: K handshape. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing upward. Cross both hands to their opposite side of the chest. Stop when the wrists touch each other. Have the dominant hand closer to you. Notes: It also means “times” and “worse”.

Question 84

More than:

Answer 84

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the fingers of the dominant hand over the fingers of the non-dominant hand. Then lift the dominant hand off the non-dominant hand and fully extend the fingers (do not separate them). Notes: It also means “minimum”.

Question 85

Morning:

Answer 85

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the dominant hand palm up. Have the dominant hand away from you and then come closer. Then, bring in the non-dominant arm so that it stretches across the dominant arm. Notes: Imagine that the sun is rising, which is shown in the rising of the dominant arm. To say “every morning”, move the dominant hand to one side or move both hands to the side. To say “all morning” exaggerate the motion so that it takes longer.

Question 86

Moses:

Answer 86

Dominant hand: G handshape Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the side of the index finger face you. In the middle between the extended index finger and thumb is your eye. Then move away from your eye, towards your ear, having the index finger and thumb touch as you do so. Notes: It also means “glasses” and “Gallaudet”.

Question 87

Most:

Answer 87

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=on top of the index finger. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side. Have the dominant hand lower than the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand up and higher than the non-dominant hand.

Question 88

Motel:

Answer 88

``` Version 1: Dominant hand: M handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand’s palm facing you with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the index finger of the non-dominant hand against the bottom of the hand by the wrist of the dominant hand. Then move the index-ring fingers of the dominant hand back and forth. Version 2: Fingerspell it. ```

Question 89

Motor:

Answer 89

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Put the hands together with the fingers interlocking. Rotate both wrists downward but do not unlock the fingers. Notes: It also means “engine”, “factory”, and “machine”.

Question 90

Motorcycle:

Answer 90

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Flick the dominant hand up and down like you were revving the engine.

Question 91

Mountain:

Answer 91

Dominant hand: A handshape. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Tap the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand. Then extend and separate all the fingers on both hands and turn them so that backs face you.

Question 92

Mouth:

Answer 92

``` Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the index finger pointing towards you, spin the hand in circles surrounding your mouth. ```

Question 93

Move:

Answer 93

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards. Thumb=extended and touching the tip of the index finger. Orientation: Have the backs of the hands up and turn the hands so that the fingers point to the floor. Then move the hands from one side of your chest to the other side, like you were moving the stuff you had.

Question 94

Move around:

Answer 94

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards. Thumb=extended and touching the tip of the index finger. Orientation: Have the backs of the hands up and turn the hands so that the fingers point to the floor. Then spin the hand together in a horizontal circle.

Question 95

Move away:

Answer 95

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards. Thumb=extended and touching the tip of the index finger. Orientation: Have the backs of the hands up and turn the hands so that the fingers point to the floor. Move the hands outward and then extend and separate the fingers.

Question 96

Movement:

Answer 96

Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were not curled. The hand should be at the side of your head. Then turn the hand so that the back faces you.

Question 97

Movements:

Answer 97

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended, turned downwards, and against each other. Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers. Orientation: Have the backs of the hands face you. In their current state, the fingers are pointing outwards. Move both hands in a small vertical circle.

Question 98

Move up:

Answer 98

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: F handshape. Orientation: Have both hands before you and turn to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointed outwards. Have the dominant hand further away from you. Then move the dominant hand closer to you. Notes: It also means “advance time”.

Question 99

Move your ears:

Answer 99

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards. Thumb=extended. Orientation: Have the back of the hand against your ears. Move your fingers up and down slightly.

Question 100

Movie:

Answer 100

``` Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the palm facing you. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Then, have the dominant hand’s bottom against the non-dominant hand and wave the dominant hand side to side. ```

Question 101

Mull over:

Answer 101

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended, turned downward, and slightly separated. Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the other fingers. Orientation: 1. Have the back of the thumb of the dominant hand against your forehead. Wiggle the other fingers up and down. 2. Have the back of the thumb for both hands against your forehead. Wiggle the other fingers up and down. 3. Have the back of the thumb of the dominant hand against your forehead. Have the non-dominant hand at the side of its side of the chest. Wiggle the other fingers up and down for both hands.

Question 102

Multiplication:

Answer 102

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: K handshape. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing upward. Cross both hands to their opposite side of the chest. Stop when the wrists touch each other. Have the dominant hand closer to you. Do that motion 2-3 times.

Question 103

Museum:

Answer 103

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: M handshape. Orientation: Have the backs of the hands face you. Have the sides of the index fingers touch. Then move both hands away from each other to their respective sides. Finally, move both hands downward.

Question 104

Music:

Answer 104

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with some space between them. Then swing the dominant hand from side to side a few times.

Question 105

Must:

Answer 105

Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then turn the wrist down so that the fingers are pointing to the floor. Notes: Same sign as “need”, but done with more force to show it must be done.

Question 106

Mustache:

Answer 106

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Place the tips of both index fingers underneath your nose. Then move the hands away from each other and run along the top of your lip where a mustache would be.

Question 107

Mustard:

Answer 107

Fingerspell M-R-D.

Question 108

My:

Answer 108

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Palm flat against the top of the middle of your chest.

Question 109

Myself:

Answer 109

Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the palm against the middle of your chest.

Question 110

Mystery:

Answer 110

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you and the back of the dominant hand face you. Both hands have the fingers pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand from side to side or in a small vertical circle. Notes: It also means “blurry”.

Question 111

Mash:

Answer 111

``` Version 1: Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Slap the dominant hand onto the palm of the non-dominant hand a few times. ``` ``` Version 2: Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the back of the fingers of the non-dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Turn the dominant hand from side to side. ```

Question 112

Mushroom:

Answer 112

``` Version 1: Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and ½ curled. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Coming down from above, tap the palm of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s index finger. ``` Version 2: Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended, turned downward, and against each other. Thumb=against the side of the index finger. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Coming down from above, tap the palm of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s index finger.

Question 113

Mouse:

Answer 113

Dominant hand: Number 1 handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the hand turned to the side rub the tip of the fingers against your nose.