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”.
Pass down generations:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, against each other, and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the palms face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Move one hand over the other and move the hands outwards.
Notes: It also means “traditions”.
Passenger:
“Ride in” + “person”.
Pass out:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the index finger point against the side of your head. Then take it away and have the backs of both hands up with the fingers relaxed. Have the dominant hand above and to the side of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands to the dominant side of the chest and change both to an S handshape. As that occurs, tilt your head to the dominant side and close your eyes. Notes: It also means “unconscious”.
Past:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Then move the hand closer to your shoulder and turn the fingers down as you do.
Notes: It’s as if you are throwing something behind you. Used for saying ‘before now’.
Pastor/priest:
Dominant hand:
Index and thumb=extended and separated.
The index and thumb and parallel to each other, though.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Run the tips of the fingers against your neck two times.
Past year:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended and turned downward.
Thumb=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger pointing over your dominant side shoulder. Wiggle the index finger up and down.
Notes: It also means “last year”.
Patient: Virtue
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Run the back of your thumb down and against your chin.
Notes: It also means “tolerant”.
Patient: Person with medical needs
Dominant hand:
P handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: On the non-dominant arm, near the shoulder, make a cross pattern.
Patron:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Tap the fingertips of the dominant hand against the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: This sign means that you visit a place frequently or out of all the options, that is the one you chose.
Pause:
Dominant hand: X handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Have the index finger of the dominant hand pointing outwards and the index finger of the non-dominant hand pointing to the side. Then place the index finger of the dominant hand over the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands upward.
Pay:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the index finger of the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s palm. Then rotate the dominant hand upwards so that the index finger is pointing outwards now.
Notes: If you want to say “pay me”, then do not flick the index finger away from you. Instead, flick it towards you.
Pay attention:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the hands by the side of your head. Then move both hands forward slightly.
Notes: Think of the hands of blinders that block out the rest of the world so that you can focus on what is in front of you. To say “pay attention to me”, have the fingers point outwards and then snap the hands to the position described above. It also means “concentrate” and “focus”.
Paycheck:
“Pay” + “check”.
Pay for:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tip of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm facing you with the fingers pointing upwards. Move your hand outwards and change into an A handshape.
Pay off:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with fingers pointing outwards. Have the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand move from the non-dominant hand’s thumb to the side of the pinky. Then change the dominant hand to a B handshape and move from the index finger to the wrist.
Pea brain:
Dominant hand:
G handshape with thumb and index finger parallel to each other.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger and thumb against the side of your forehead. The other fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Then turn the hand so that the index and thumb are still against the side of the forehead, but now the other fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended.
Peace:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand up and the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the non-dominant hand fingers pointing outwards with the dominant hand’s fingers pointing out to the side. Then have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then rotate the hands so that they go in the other hand’s position. Then pull the hands apart. Move both to their sides of the chest with the back up and the fingers pointing outwards.
Peach:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended, separated and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Rub the fingers against your cheek, move the fingers together, and place the thumb against the other fingertips.
Pear:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Wrap the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Then pull the dominant hand away from the non-dominant hand and back into the starting handshape.
Pen:
Fingerspell it.
Pencil:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the dominant hand near the mouth. Then take the dominant hand away from the mouth and have it glide over the non-dominant hand.
Penetrate:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards, or it turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing downwards or the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Pick the first or second pair and have the dominant hand’s fingers slide into the gaps between the non-dominant hand’s fingers.
Notes: It also means “permeate”.
Penny:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you. Place the tip of the index at the side of your forehead. Then pull the hand away from your forehead with the palm still facing you.
People: US Version
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
P handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned down so that the fingers are pointing towards the floor. Have the hands at the sides of your chest, apart from each other. Then move both hands in a circle asynchronously.
People: International Version
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger in C handshape.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Move the dominant hand up and down, the non-dominant hand up and down, and then the dominant hand up and down again.
Pepper:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side so that the fingers point upwards and the index finger’s side faces you. Then turn the hand so that the side of the index finger is up and the other fingers point outwards. Make that motion twice.
Notes: The motion looks like you are shaking some pepper on your food.
Version 2: Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Move the hand up and down slightly like you were shaking out some pepper.
Pepsi:
Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you with the pinky pointing upwards. Have the hand in front of your forehead. Move the hand downward, a little to the side, and then move the hand upward.
Notes: It’s like you make a J outline but don’t do the J letter sign.
Percent:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against other and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand out in front of you with the back of the hand facing you. (The fingers of the dominant hand are pointed outwards). Then turn the hand so that the side of the index and thumb are up.
Perfect:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the tip of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Then spin the dominant hand in a circle over the non-dominant hand and place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: Another version uses the F handshape. It also means “exact”.
Version 2: Precisely; just the way it should be.
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the middle-pinky pointing upwards. Thrust both hands forward very slightly.
Permeate:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards, or it turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing downwards or the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Pick the first or second pair and have the dominant hand’s fingers slide into the gaps between the non-dominant hand’s fingers.
Notes: It also means “penetrate”.
Permit:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have some space between the hands. Move the hands forward slightly and then turn both upwards so that the fingers are pointed upwards now.
Notes: It also means “let” and “allow”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
P handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have some space between the hands. Move the hands forward slightly and then turn both upwards so that the fingers are pointed upwards now.
Notes: It also means “privilege”.
Permanent:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=extended. Orientation: Have the back of both hands face you. The index-pinky fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended. Place the dominant thumb on top of the non-dominant hand’s thumb. Move both hands outward in one firm movement. Notes: It also means “continue”.
Person: US Version
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: The tips of the finger face away from you. The hands are in a karate chop position essentially and move downward.
Person: International Version
Dominant hand: Thumb and index finger in C handshape. Middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Move the hand up, move it to the side and move it downwards.
Perspective:
Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand to the side of the index finger with the fingers pointing to it. Then, swing the dominant hand around the non-dominant hand so that the fingers of the dominant hand are pointing towards you.
Pet: Animal
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, separated, and turned downwards.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation. Have the backs of both hands up. Have the dominant hand pet the back of the non-dominant hand.
Philadelphia:
Dominant hand:
P handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Move the hand to the side, and turn the hand so that the back is up. Then move the hand downwards.
Phone:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the hand to your ear with the thumb near your ear and the pinky near your mouth.
Phone screen:
Version 1:
Sign “window”, but make the opening very small.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
L handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands face you with the index fingers pointing outwards. Lay the thumbs of both hands over each other.
Physics:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Tap the back of the index and middle fingers of each hand against each other.
Picking on me:
Dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger=slightly curled to make a circle.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upward. Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand with the palm facing you. Tap the thumb-index circle of the dominant hand against the finger of the non-dominant hand.
Pick up:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Move the hand upwards and as you do, change into an F handshape. Optional: Fingerspell U-P.
Notes: This motion is similar to if you picked something up with your index and thumb. You can also do this sign by curling the middle finger instead of the index finger. It also means “discover” and “find” when you do not fingerspell up.
Pickle:
Dominant hand:
K handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the middle finger against the side of your mouth. Then twist the hand from side to side while keeping the middle finger in place.
Notes: Some people use this sign to mean “pineapple”.
Picture: Passive
Dominant hand:
C handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand be against your cheek. Then move the dominant hand to the non-dominant hand. The side of the pinky (or index finger) of the dominant hand should be against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: This is the more passive version of the word to just talk about the noun picture. Ex: “Do you have any pictures of your family?”
Picture: Active
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb and index=slightly curled and separated.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. The hands should be slightly separated but outline a rectangle with the hand formation. Place your hands by your eyes. Then the dominant hand’s index finger should move downward once like it was clicking the button to take a picture.
Notes: This version is the more active version to say “take a picture”.
Pie:
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. Then turn the dominant hand at an angle (like 45 degrees) and move the dominant hand down the non-dominant hand.
Notes: The two motions you make represent you cutting out a piece of pie.
Pig:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand against the bottom of your chin. Then extend the finger upward. Make that motion twice.
Pig out:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Asynchronously, have both hands come toward your mouth. Have each hand run past your cheek instead of touching your mouth.
Notes: It’s like the sign for “eat”, but you are doing it a lot.
Pilgrim:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
P handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing outwards. Have the middle fingers of both hands touch one another. Then pull the hands apart to their respective side of the chest. Finally, move both hands up to the shoulders.
Version 2: Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the index finger pointing outwards. Jerk the hands from side to side and move the hand outwards. Then do the “person” sign.