9 Hand Signs That Will Make Your Everyday Life Easier

If you grew up in a Mexican household, you already know what I'm talking about.

1. The Chin.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "YO!"

When to use it: When you see somebody you're super chill with, but you don't want to waste time doing a stop 'n' chat.

2. El Codo.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "You cheap."

When to use it: When you got that one stingy-ass friend who's like, "Hey, do you have that dollar I let you borrow six months ago?"

3. La raya.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "FUCK OFF!"

When to use it: When you wanna tell somebody to fuck off but not make a scene in public, like a restaurant or a soccer stadium.

4. Huevon.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "You lazy ass mofo."

When to use it: When your roommate is being lazy AF and doesn't do his dishes, even though you've told him 43 times since he's moved in.

5. The hand jiggle.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "OH SHIT!"

When to use it: When shit is about to get real. REALLY real.

6. Huevitos.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "You're so scared, your balls are shrinking...like this."

When to use it: When your homie is afraid to go home because his mom threatened him with la chancla.

7. The hand flick.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "OVER THERE!"

When to use it:

Simba: "Hey, do you know where is Pride Rock?"

Timon and Pumba: "Oof! (Hand flick) It's all the way the fuck over there!"

8. Money.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "You ~rich~."

When to use it: When you go out to a bar with a friend and you order two Bud Lights, but just as you're about to pay for your share, they go, "No. I GOT DIS."

9. El Cuau.

Norberto Briceño

What it means: "FUCK YEAH!"

When to use it: When celebrating a victory of some sort, like graduating from college or when your crush agrees to go on a date with you.