Definitions
1.InterjectionThe sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat.
2.InterjectionDemanding attention."Ahem! Could we please get started?"
3.InterjectionExpresses disapproval or annoyance."Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share of the work, too."
4.InterjectionIndicates the speaker does not wish to be perceived as rude, often intimating an impolite meaning to a third party that the speaker is not addressing.
Indicates subtle sarcasm, polite lying, or euphemism."I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise."
5.InterjectionIndicates subtle sarcasm, polite lying, or euphemism."I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise."
6.InterjectionIndicates an inappropriate pun.
7.VerbTo cough or clear one's throat so as to draw attention.