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Definitions for ahem
pronounced as a nasalized scraping sound, as if clearing the throat; spelling pron. əˈhɛm, hɛmahem
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Princeton's WordNet
hem, ahemnoun
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.
Wiktionary
ahemnoun
A use of the interjection, ahem.
aheminterjection
(onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
aheminterjection
an exclamation or cough to get attention
Ahem! Could we please get started?
aheminterjection
an exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too.
aheminterjection
an exclamation to indicate sarcasm
I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise.
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ahem
"Ahem" is an interjection or expression used to attract attention, express doubt or disagreement, or announce one's presence, often when interrupting or correcting someone. It is often used in informal conversation and is considered a vocal gesture typically represented in text or speech to indicate clearing of the throat.
Webster Dictionary
Ahem
an exclamation to call one's attention; hem
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Ahem
a-hem′, interj. a lengthened form of Hem.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ahem in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ahem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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