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.
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ahem::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hem |
| Type of | utterance, vocalization |
Examples of ahem
ahem
Name withheld, I'm guessing these are the, ahem, signals you are, ahem, fearing.
From the guardian.co.uk
Ahem. I've now read the blog properly and would like to eat my previous comment.
From the guardian.co.uk
And when it comes to babies'bottoms, it seems Kiwi tots are, ahem, well-rounded.
From the nzherald.co.nz
They obviously didn't realise that Gayle is cricket's ultimate, ahem, six symbol.
From the couriermail.com.au
This is the 13th Amendment, a rather, ahem, important part of our constitution.
From the economist.com
Ahem. But aside from that, she has taken to the routine of school extremely well.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
That is, ahem, about 200 per cent further than I run on a good day at the moment.
From the nzherald.co.nz
It also didn't help that the two seemed to have, ahem, a personality conflict.
From the online.wsj.com
No. Glass had to come out this week and gave his blessing to the, ahem, union.
From the dailytelegraph.com.au
- Hem: 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.
- A use of the interjection, ahem; the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat; an exclamation or cough to get attention; an exclamation of disapproval or annoyance; an exclamation to indicate sarcasm
- Association of Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturers (UK)
