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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. | ||
| Synonyms | hem | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | utterance, vocalization | ||
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