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How do you say laugh out loud in sign language?

There isn't one single sign for "laugh out loud" in American Sign Language (ASL). The way you sign it depends on the context and the specific meaning you want to convey. Here are some options:

1. Sign for "laugh" and then add a visual representation of loudness:

* Sign "laugh" (making a "ha ha" sound with your mouth)

* Then, open your hands wide and move them away from your face as if pushing sound outward, making a "whoosh" sound with your mouth.

2. Sign for "laugh" and then add a descriptive sign:

* Sign "laugh"

* Then, sign "loud" (with an open hand, palm facing outward, and moving your hand back and forth in a vigorous motion)

3. Use a combination of signs to express the meaning:

* You could sign "funny" and then "laugh" to indicate something was so funny it made you laugh out loud.

* You could sign "hard" and then "laugh" to convey that you were laughing uncontrollably.

Important Note: Sign language is very visual and nuanced. The best way to learn how to sign "laugh out loud" is to observe native signers and practice with them.

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