passing notes
Silent student communication
Passing notes is the practice of secretly exchanging written messages, typically in classrooms or meetings where direct conversation isn't allowed.
Students pass folded slips of paper to each other, often through intermediaries, while trying to avoid detection: We got caught passing notes in algebra.
The phrase evokes adolescent communication and minor rebellion against authority.
- scribbledWrote messily, quickly
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- loose leafPages without permanent binding
- schoolPlace of instruction
- discreetnessQuality of being unobtrusive
folded paper · message · hand · slip · student · teacher's pet · secrecy · fold · glance · hide · crumple · whisper · tuck · gossip · classroom · study hall · back row · desk
- school mischiefspitballs, cheating, copying, paper airplanes, gum chewing
- classroomdesk, desks, chair, chairs, teacher
- gossiprumor, rumors, gossip, hearsay, whisper
- misconductmisconduct, bullying, stealing, vandalism, cheating
- stealthsneak, ninja, creep, spy, skulk
- triviatrivia, facts, quiz, anecdotes, trivia night
pass, passing, passed, passes, passer, passable, impassable, passage, passages