When your nose keeps dripping like a leaky faucet because you're sick or have allergies.
Runny means flowing like water, and nose is a very old word - so it's your nose running like water!
A runny nose is when your nose drips and drips like a little waterfall! That's your body's way of washing out germs - tissues and gentle nose blowing help keep you comfortable!
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