To sign "booger", extend the index finger of your dominant hand. Bring the tip of your index finger to the edge of your nostril and make a short twisting or picking motion as you pull it slightly outward. Add a scrunched, disgusted facial expression to match the gross nature of the word.
Point to the person, sign 'have', and then sign 'booger' while pointing to your own nose to indicate exactly where it is.
Sign 'booger' and then use a firm negative headshake or the ASL sign for 'stop' to tell the person not to do it.
Sign 'booger' while heavily exaggerating your disgusted facial expression, scrunching your nose, and leaning back slightly to emphasize the gross factor.
Point to the person, sign 'have', and then sign 'booger' while pointing to your own nose to indicate exactly where it is.
Sign 'booger' and then use a firm negative headshake or the ASL sign for 'stop' to tell the person not to do it.
Sign 'booger' while heavily exaggerating your disgusted facial expression, scrunching your nose, and leaning back slightly to emphasize the gross factor.
No! For hygiene and politeness, you should never actually insert your finger into your nostril. Just hover your index finger right at the edge of your nostril or lightly touch the outside of your nose.
No, 'snot' or a runny nose is typically signed differently. It usually involves dragging the index and middle fingers (or the 4-handshape) down from the nostrils to show liquid running down, whereas 'booger' uses a specific picking motion.
Just like the English word, 'booger' is a very casual term. It is mostly used in relaxed settings with children, close friends, or perhaps in a medical context. It is not generally used in formal or professional environments.
