Explain the meaning and usage of the ASL idiom [pehpeh].

[Pehpeh] means I'm paying attention to you. It's a motion that all Deaf people do.

Describe two different ways the ASL idiom [pow] can be used, according to the video.

[Pow] can mean 'burn!' or 'I own you, I beat you in this argument'.

It means 'I'm wrong, you're right. I have to accept I'm wrong'.

12th GradeWorld Languages75 min

I can interpret the meaning of common ASL idioms in context.

8 min

A Deaf Perspective: ASL Signs and Slang | ft. Ren Putz

Rogan Shannon

15 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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The ASL sign [pehpeh] can mean "very interesting" or indicate that you are paying attention to someone.
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The ASL sign [notmyproblem] means "I'm not getting involved," while [pow] can mean "burn!" or "I beat you in this argument."
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The ASL sign [kissfist] is a casual way of saying "I love you" and [trubiz] is used when someone is skeptical of a story you are telling.

23 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“In ASL, what does the sign [kissfist] typically mean in a casual context?”

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