P Category Flashcards
P:
Index finger=extended.
Middle finger=extended but turned downwards.
Ring and pinky finger=curled.
Thumb=extended and in between the index and middle finger.
Orientation: Have the hand turned down so that the fingers are pointing towards the floor.
Notes: It’s almost like upside K.
Page:
Dominant hand: A handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. The back of the dominant hand is up. Run the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand from the tips of the fingers towards the wrist.
Pain:
Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand face you and the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Both hands have the index finger pointing to the side. Then flip the hands with a flick of the wrist so that the palm of the dominant hand faces you and the back of the non-dominant hand faces you. Notes: Do this sign near where it hurts to show the location. Also means “hurt” and “ache”. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palm of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Move the fingers slightly to the side, but the index fingers do not touch. Notes: It also means “ache”.
Paint:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=relaxed. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Turn the non-dominant hand to the side so that the fingers point upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Then run the dominant hand up and down the palm of the non-dominant hand 2-3 times. The motion should be like the dominant hand is the brush, and the non-dominant hand is the canvas.
Painter:
“Paint” + “person” sign.
Pale:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the fingers splayed against your chest. Then pull the hand away from your chest, and the extended fingers move downward and touch each other. The thumb should be touching the tips of the other fingers. Then turn the hand so that the palm is up. Move the hand towards your face and then extend and separate the fingers. Notes: It also means “Caucasian”.
Pancake:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both palms up. The non-dominant hand’s fingers should be pointing outwards, and the fingers of the dominant hand should be pointing to the side. Run the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Then flip the dominant hand so that the back is up and place it on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: The motion is like you are flipping a pancake.
Panda:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Cross the hands over each other at the wrist. Have the fingers against the top of the sides of your chest. Move the fingers up and down slightly.
Notes: To say “panda bear”, you need the “bear” sign as well.
Pansexual:
Step 1: Fingerspell P-A-N. Step 2: Dominant hand: X handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against the bottom of the cheek. Then move the hand down to the chin.
Pants:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, separated, and turned downwards.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: At the region where pockets of pants are located, place your hands there with the palms facing you. Then bring the fingers together so that they touch the tip of the thumb. Make that motion twice.
Paper:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. The back of the dominant hand is up. Run the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand from the tips of the fingers towards the wrist.
Notes: The direction is essential. Otherwise, it looks like “clean”.
Parallel:
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”, “meanwhile”, and “while”.
Paranoid:
Dominant hand:
K handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the middle finger against the side of your forehead. Then move your hand from side to side.
Parents:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The thumb of the dominant hand touches the chin and then moves to the forehead. It can also go from forehead to chin.
Note: Doing the “mom” and “dad” sign together.
Paris:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Start with both hands on their side of the chest. Then move both hands upwards and sideways to touch in the middle.
Notes: I think this is supposed to represent the Eiffel tower.
Park: Car park
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and middle finger=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand.
Parking lot:
“Park”+ “field” sign.
Part:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then have the dominant hand to the side in a karate chop position and come to rest in the middle of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand down the middle of the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “slice” and “some”.
Participate:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Rotate the dominant hand down so that the fingers point outward and place the dominant hand inside the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “join”. Opposite of “quit”.
Particular:
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 finger pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the finger pointing to the side. Move the dominant hand towards the non-dominant hand but stop before they touch.
Partner:
Version 1:
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: It also means “match”, “roommate”, and “companion”.
Version 2:
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 fingers pointed outwards. Run the side of the pinky of the dominant hand against the side of the index finger on the non-dominant hand. Do that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “between” and “share”.
Party:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y or P handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Swing the hands from side to side across your chest.
Pass:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand forward so that it passes the non-dominant hand.
Pass among many people:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tip of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hands up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand and spin both in horizontal circles.
Notes: It also means “barter”.