Mime Signs Video Dictionary – E

Eager (aspirations, aspire, enthusiastic, motivation, motive, zeal, zealous
Handshape: Open Hands
Memory Aide: rubbing your hands together with excitement, eager to start in an endeavor
Example of sentence usage: He was eager to start his new journey.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: ambition, fervency, fervor, psyched
Earbuds
Handshape: G Hands
Memory Aide: how earbuds look when place din the ear
Example of sentence usage: I can’t hear you when I am wearing my earbuds.
Earphones (headphones)
Handshape: Curved 5 Hands
Memory Aide: cupping the ears
Example of sentence usage: She put on her headphones and turned on the music.
Edit (scribble, write)
Handshape: Modified X Hand
Memory Aide: holding a pen and writing
Example of sentence usage: She edited her English paper.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: draw up, pen/to pen
Embrace (affection, hug)
Handshape: S Hands
Memory Aide: Mime a hug or an embrace
Example of sentence usage: He embraced his friend to help console her.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: clasp, squeeze affectionately
Enthusiastic (aspirations, aspire, eager, motivation, motive, zeal, zealous)
Handshape: Open Hands
Memory Aide: rubbing your hands together with excitement and enthusiastic to start in an endeavor
Example of sentence usage: She is enthusiastic about her new business.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: ambition, fervency, fervor, psyched
Envy (envious)
Handshape: Bent Index Finger Hand
Memory Aide: an envious pose while tapping a tooth
Example of sentence usage: When she sees her husband flirting with that beautiful woman, she was filled with envy.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: covet
Erase
Handshape: A Hand
Memory Aide: using an eraser on a blackboard
Example of sentence usage: She erased the white board to begin a new math problem.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: wipe off/out
Exercise (workout)
Handshape: S Hands
Memory Aide: exercising with dumbbells
Example of sentence usage: She exercises to stay lean and healthy.
Eyelashes
Handshape: 4 Hands
Memory Aide: how eyelashes move
Example of sentence usage: She uses mascara on her eyelashes.