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ahem

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a·hem  (-hm)
interj.
Used to attract attention or to express doubt or warning.
ahem [əˈhɛm]
interj
a clearing of the throat, used to attract attention, express doubt, etc.
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Noun1.ahem - the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
hem
utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
Translations
ahem [əˈhem] EXCL → ¡ejem!
ahem
interj → hm
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