ahem

[uh-hem, hem]

interjection

1. (an utterance similar to the sound of clearing one's throat, used to attract attention, express doubt or a mild warning, etc.)

ahem

/ əˈhɛm /

interjection

1. a clearing of the throat, used to attract attention, express doubt, etc

Example Sentences

The picture of Russia emerging triumphant and legitimized from such a deal is, ahem, at variance with reality.

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He cleared his throat, to demonstrate, but instead of “ahem” it came out more like “ahwoo,” and he quickly covered his mouth.

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Matters turn, ahem, even graver when a guard from a nearby lunatic asylum arrives to announce a madman has escaped.

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Good liars also tend to be intelligent, Wiseman says, citing salespeople, politicians and - ahem - performers among those who will be "pretty high self-monitors".

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The president’s bid for total control, coupled with his inability to stop lying as often as he draws breath, now pits him against some of his most, ahem, fervent supporters.

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Related Words

• cry 
• exclamation 
• expletive 
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