Definitions for ahem
pronounced as a nasalized scraping sound, as if clearing the throat; spelling pron. əˈhɛm, hɛmahem

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1. 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.

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1. ahemnoun

   A use of the interjection, ahem.

2. aheminterjection

   (onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat

3. aheminterjection

   an exclamation or cough to get attention

   Ahem! Could we please get started?

4. aheminterjection

   an exclamation of disapproval or annoyance

   Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too.

5. aheminterjection

   an exclamation to indicate sarcasm

   I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise.

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1. 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.

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1. Ahem

   an exclamation to call one's attention; hem

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1. Ahem

   a-hem′, interj. a lengthened form of Hem.

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1. AHEM

   What does AHEM stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the AHEM acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Utterance

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for ahem »

1. haem

2. hame

How to pronounce ahem?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say ahem in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ahem in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ahem in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ahem
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ahem
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ahem
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ahem
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=ahem