How to sign runny nose in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand horizontally in front of your face with your palm oriented toward yourself and your index finger underneath your nose. Then, move your hand slightly down a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for runny nose
Extend all fingers except your thumb, resembling the number four.

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