B@RadialWrist-PalmForward-OpenB@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown Sidetoside

Initialized (using handshape B) variation of less common sign S@RadialWrist-PalmForward-S@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown Sidetoside (“busy”), apparently derived from S@NearBackWrist-PalmDown-S@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown UpanddownContact (“work; labor”).

• This two-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
  1. Posture the nondominant hand in the “open B” handshape in front of the center of the chest, nondominant palm facing down. Posture the dominant hand in the “B” handshape at the radial (thumb) side of the nondominant wrist, palm facing forward.
  2. Hold the position of both hands briefly.
  3. Move the dominant hand side-to-side while holding the position of the nondominant hand.
  4. Hold the position of both hands briefly.

• Note: The number of iterations and speed are variable and may be used for emphasis.
• Stokoe: ɑB_⊥^≷_X

(ASL gloss: BUSY)

1. busy

   (ASL gloss) YESTERDAY RESTAURANT BUSY

   “Yesterday, the restaurant was busy.”

(ASL gloss: BUSINESS)

1. business