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Engaged

Learn how to sign engaged in British Sign Language (BSL). Use the BSL sign for busy to reflect the English definition of engaged to mean ‘busy doing something’.

Definition
adjective
To be in an agreement to marry.

Synonyms
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Etymology and history
This sign is formed by tapping the ring finger, representing an engagement to be married. The signs for fiancé, fiancée and engaged are the same, except for lip pattern.

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👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family