busy

The concept of "busy" is generally just spelled very quickly, but there is a signed version of "busy" that uses a modified version of the sign "business." To use this version of "busy" do the sign for business using a much smaller, quicker motion.

BUSINESS:

NYOB

You've got to love (or hate?) this next sign. It means None Of Your Business, but it puts the letters in a different order: NYOB. Why? It feels better! Really! Check it out for yourself! Fingerspell NOYB and then NYOB and see which one "rolls off the fingers" easier.

Sign: busy
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American Sign Language University ASL resources by Lifeprint.com Dr. William Vicars