How to Sign "Age" in American Sign Language (ASL)

To sign "age" in ASL, brush your "A" hand down your chest two times. When you want to know someone's age, you need to point at them first, then do the age sign while raising your eyebrows and looking curious. The sign probably came from the idea that as we get older, our experiences build up on our chest over time. You'll see this sign used when people meet each other, at doctor's offices, or during paperwork. If you're asking about a kid's age, some people will lower the sign to match a child's height.