Classroom Behavior Words

noun the action of striking the palms of the hands together to make a loud sound, typically as a form of applause

verb the act of striking the palms of the hands together to make a loud sound, typically as a form of applause

• The audience showed their appreciation by clapping at the end of the performance.
• Everyone was clapping and cheering after the team scored a goal.
• I was clapping like crazy when my favorite band came on stage.
• The sound of clapping hands echoed through the empty hall, a lonely applause for a job well done.

adjective describing someone who is overly formal and proper in behavior or appearance

• She always presents herself as prim and proper at social events.
• She may seem prim and proper, but she's actually quite laid-back.
• Don't be fooled by her prim and proper appearance, she's a wild one at heart.
• His prim and proper attitude was like a shield, hiding his true emotions from the world.