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NO

Index and middle fingers snapping shut against the thumb.

Provisional — not yet reviewed by a fluent signer

Meanings

  • PrimaryNegation; refusal.

Also searched as

  • negative
  • nope

Formation

Handshape
index and middle extended, closing to thumb
Location
neutral signing space
Movement
repeated closing snap
Palm orientation
forward
Hands
one-handed

Demonstration

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