Auslan Physicality

Front 1

Big

Back 1

Start with both hands spread, in front of stomach, one slightly in front of the other. Move hands outwards to your sides.

Front 2

Tall

Back 2

With fingers bent into upside down L shape, at head height, move hand upwards.

Front 3

Small

Back 3

With both hands flat, fingers pointing away from body, start with hands at body width apart and move hands towards each other.

Front 4

Short

Back 4

With fingers bent into an upside down L shape at head height, move hand downwards.

Front 5

Tiny

Back 5

With hand in a fist, pointer and thumb extended sideways front fist and apart; move hand forward a little at chest height.

Front 6

Fat / overweight / chubby

Back 6

With fingers of both hands spread and curved, palms towards neck, bring hands outwards.

Front 7

Skinny (normal)

Back 7

Fist with pinky up, aiming pinky-side of fist towards face. Lower it down torso.

Front 8

Lean / very thin / very thin object animal or person (stick-like)

Back 8

Fists with palms facing each other with thumb and index fingers pinching the air together in the middle. Move one hand up to shoulder height in a straight line.

Front 9

Thin / skinny / narrow (body)

Back 9

"Small" handshape with thumb held close to straight bent index finger. Move fingertips down torso in an arc outwards.

Front 10

Old

Back 10

"Kneel" handshape with pointer and index fingers bent. Aim fingertips just under eyes and move hand down. Like drooping skin under eyelids.

Front 11

Young

Back 11

Spoon handshape. With palm fscing across put middle and index finger together above the nose with thumb out below. Pull the fingers together so they meet the thumb while moving the hand forward. TINY+AGE

Front 12

Strong / muscle / might

Back 12

Use index finger to draw an arc over bicep as if it's large.

Front 13

Strong / power / barrack / take after

Back 13

Pull fists up toward self in an arc using biceps as if holding dumbells. Can be done from in front like a barbell or from sides up towards the head.

Front 14

Weak / weakling / blind-drunk

Back 14

Bent two shape above palm of flat hand. Shake it side to side as if legs are bent and unsteady.

Front 15

Scary (Scare / scared / terror)

Back 15

Tap hooked pointer finger against opposite pec twice.

Front 16

Fit

Back 16

Good handshapes. Tap knocking knuckles against chest with both hands simultaneously.

Front 17

Healthy

Back 17

Tap palm-side of flat hand against same-side pec.

Front 18

Sexy (thirst, horny)

Back 18

Cup handshape with palm upward towards throat. Lower hand while bringing fingers to thumb.

Front 19

Ugly

Back 19

Extend pointer finger and middle finger upwards and point to just below either eye. Bounce hand forward in two arcs.