How to sign "brown" in ASL

How to Sign "Brown"

  • Form a 'B' handshape with your dominant hand.
  • Slide it down the side of your cheek once.

Watch a demo here

Tips

  • Keep fingers together and hand upright.
  • The motion is smooth and vertical—don’t wiggle.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the wrong handshape (must be ‘B’).
  • Dragging the hand diagonally or too fast.

Think: “B slides down cheek—brown.”

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