ahem

/əˈhɛm/

noun

  1. A use of the interjection, ahem.

interjection

  1. The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat

  2. An exclamation or cough to get attention

    "Ahem! Could we please get started?"

  3. An exclamation of disapproval or annoyance

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

  4. An exclamation to indicate sarcasm

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

Similar Words

ahead /əˈhɛd/ alchemizing anathematizing athematic /ˌæθiːˈmætɪk/ accouchement /əˈkuːʃmənt/ accouchements alchemic alchemical alchemilla alchemise