Definition: A female child; a young or relatively young woman.
Pronunciation/articulation: Dominant "10" handshape (handshape), palm facing left if right-handed (orientation), thumb on the cheek (location), stroke down the cheek twice (movement).
Learner tip: not confuse GIRL with AUNT (a slightly different orientation).
Etymology: The origin of this onomatopoeic sign is said to be from "bonnet" in the old days.
Related signs: WOMAN, CHILD, KID
Opposite: BOY.
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