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ahem

/əˈhem/

/əˈhɛm/

Translations

aheminterjection

/əˈhem/

/əˈhɛm/

кхм

Ahem, I think you forgot to mention something important.

Кхм, я думаю, вы забыли упомянуть что-то важное.

Synonyms

clears throat

ahemnoun

ahems

Countable: an utterance of the sound 'ahem'.

Synonyms

hem

throat-clearing

clearing of the throat

cough

ahemverb

ahemmed

Past Simple

ahemmed

Past Participle

ahemming

Gerund

Informal, intransitive: to utter the sound 'ahem'.

Synonyms

clear throat

make a throat-clearing sound

clear one's voice

throat-clear

cough

clear one's throat

Definitions

aheminterjection

Used to attract attention or to express doubt or mild disapproval.

Ahem, I think you might have forgotten to mention something important.

Used to clear one's throat to get someone's attention or to indicate embarrassment.

Ahem, excuse me, but I believe this is my seat.

ahemnoun

An utterance of the sound “ahem”, typically used to draw attention or convey embarrassment.

With a discreet ahem, she reminded them that the time was up.

ahemverb

To make the sound “ahem” in order to attract attention, express embarrassment, or hint at something.

He ahemmed loudly to signal that the meeting should begin.