ASL Dictionary of Religious Signs

Wicked

Sign:

"Wicked"

Wicked

Synonyms:

Wickedness, Evil, Vile, Demonic, Satanic

Hand Shape:

"3"

Motion:

Touch thumbs of both hands to temples with palms forward. Begin with index finger and middle finger raised. Bend both fingers simultaneously. Repeat motion several times (as many as you feel necessary to get the point across).

Note(s):

(Mnemonic Note) This sign is basically the same as the sign for "devil" and "demon". The only difference is that the motion is repeated several times instead of only twice.

Definition:

This refers to something that is very, very evil (sinful, wrong) and in direct violation of God?s commandments. The sign is appropriately very similar to the sign for "devil".