ahem
/ษหhษm/IPA: /AA1 HH AH0 M/
noun
- 1
A use of the interjection, ahem.
interjection
- 1
The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
- 2
An exclamation or cough to get attention
โAhem! Could we please get started?โ
- 3
An exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
โAhem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too.โ
- 4
An exclamation to indicate sarcasm
โI really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise.โ
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