a·hem ( -h m )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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| Noun | 1. | 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. utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication |
Translations
ahem
interj → hm
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