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Definition of 'ahem'English
Interjection
( en-interj)
(onomatopoeia) 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.
Noun
( en-noun)
A use of the interjection, ahem.
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