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English noun: ahem

1. ahem (communication) 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.


Synonymshem


Broader (hypernym)utterance, vocalization









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