SCH - ASL Slang (Lesson)
ASL Slang
Generally speaking, slang is informal language (words, phrases, and idioms) that is used in a particular context or with a specific group of people. ASL, like English, uses slang.
Watch this video to learn a few slang words in American Sign Language and see what they mean in English. With slang, there is not an exact match of the signs, so the meanings can vary slightly depending on context.
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