ahem
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Interjection
ahem
- (onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
- an exclamation or cough to get attention
- Ahem! Could we please get started?
- an exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
- Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too.
- an exclamation to indicate sarcasm
- I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise.
[edit] Noun
ahem (plural ahems)
- A use of the interjection, ahem.
[edit] Anagrams
[edit] Romanian
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: [ahem], [ahəm]
[edit] Interjection
ahem
- yes, similar to "mhm" in English.
