How do you say scary in ASL?

There isn't one specific sign for "scary" in ASL. The way you sign it depends on the context and what you want to emphasize. Here are a few options:

1. Using a descriptor sign:

* "Scary" as in "frightening": You can combine the signs for "fear" (sign: make a fist with your dominant hand and shake it slightly at your chest) and "make" (sign: make a "C" shape with your dominant hand and move it forward and slightly down).

* "Scary" as in "spooky": You can use the sign for "ghost" (sign: make a "C" shape with your dominant hand and move it back and forth in front of your face) and then add the sign for "like" (sign: touch your thumb to your chin and move your hand out).

2. Using a mime:

You can act out being scared, such as by making a scared face, shaking your head, or covering your eyes.

3. Using a combination of signs:

You can combine signs for different aspects of "scary", such as "fear", "danger", or "unknown".

4. Using context:

You can use facial expressions and other context clues to convey that something is scary.

Here are some examples of how you might sign "scary" in different contexts:

* "The movie was scary." You might sign "movie" then "fear" (shaking your fist at your chest) or "ghost" (making a "C" shape and moving it back and forth).

* "I'm scared of the dark." You might sign "I" then "fear" (shaking your fist at your chest) and then "dark".

* "The haunted house was scary." You might sign "haunted" then "house" then "ghost" (making a "C" shape and moving it back and forth) and then "like" (touching your thumb to your chin).

It's important to note that ASL is a visual language, so practice signing these phrases with a teacher or native speaker to get the nuances right.