How to sign "milk" in ASL

How to Sign "Milk"

“Milk” is signed by alternating a squeeze motion with your dominant hand:

  • Form your dominant hand into a loose fist.
  • Squeeze the fist open and closed two or three times quickly, like milking a cow.

Watch a demo here

Tips

  • Think of the squeeze—not forceful, just gentle pumping.
  • Perform two to three squeezes at comfortable speed.

Common Mistakes

  • Squeezing too slowly or too hard—it should be rhythmic.
  • Using an open hand instead of a fist—handshape matters.

Think: “Pump the fist—milk.”

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