Ahem

noun

/əˈhɛm/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA use of the interjection, ahem.

2.interjectionThe sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat

3.interjectionAn exclamation or cough to get attention

"Ahem! Could we please get started?"

4.interjectionAn exclamation of disapproval or annoyance

"Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too."

5.interjectionAn exclamation to indicate sarcasm

"I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise."

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