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

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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Contrary to what Stephen Miller and his xenophobic online shock troops may claim, that’s a pretty typical proportion for New York in historical terms, not a recent shift or, ahem, a great replacement.

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But does like to have his, ahem, ring kissed.

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Water services are different, because the 'switch for a better deal' advice simply doesn't, ahem, hold water.

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Related Words

• cry 
• exclamation 
• expletive 
• insertion 
• interpolation 
• interposition 
• shout