# How to Sign “Laugh” in Sign Language

Did you know that according to a study, laughing for just 10 to 15 minutes can burn up to 40 calories? That's just another reason to let out a good belly laugh!

## Signing “Laugh”

1. Hand shape: Start with your hands in an “L” handshape.
2. Hand location: Bring your hands to your face, touching each side of your mouth.
3. Movement: Brush your index finger upwards, as if tracing your smile along your cheeks.
4. Facial expression: Keep a neutral facial expression.

## Learn how to sign other verbs!

[swim](/content/asl/swim/index.html) | [run](/content/asl/run/index.html) | [walk](/content/asl/walk/index.html) | [sprint](/content/asl/sprint/index.html) | [sleep](/content/asl/sleep/index.html) | [jog](/content/asl/jog/index.html) | [climb](/content/asl/climb/index.html) | [read](/content/asl/read/index.html) | [write](/content/asl/write/index.html) | [drive](/content/asl/drive/index.html) | [drink](/content/asl/drink/index.html) | [eat](/content/asl/eat/index.html) | [laugh](/content/asl/laugh/index.html) | [cry](/content/asl/cry/index.html) | [fly](/content/asl/fly/index.html)

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