AHEM
/əˈhɛm/
9
Scrabble
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WWF
A(1) H(4) E(1) M(3)
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Definition
/əˈhɛm/
noun
- A use of the interjection, ahem.
interjection
- 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.”
Source: Wiktionary
