noun
definition
A use of the interjection, ahem.
interjection
definition
The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
definition
An exclamation or cough to get attention
example
Ahem! Could we please get started?
definition
An exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
example
Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too.
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An exclamation to indicate sarcasm
example
I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise.
Examples of ahem in a Sentence
Justin began his speech by letting out an "ahem" to clear his throat.
It's a small little store, you may have heard of it (ahem).
It's on my top priority to-do list, along with, ahem, getting the bed fixed and finding some therapy.
The Tories don't exactly, ahem, inspire confidence, what with their leadership struggles and slightly snotty public image.
It 's on my top priority to-do list, along with, ahem, getting the bed fixed and finding some therapy.
Since Julie was timid, she simply said, "Ahem, you forgot something," when Tim left his book behind.
The Tories do n't exactly, ahem, inspire confidence, what with their leadership struggles and slightly snotty public image.
Despite these shining attributes, Carl is frequently reduced to paying for his, ahem, female companionship.
There was still one hall devoted to adult video and adult --ahem-- "electronics."
Well, aside from (ahem) intimate knowledge of the Playboy Empire, Madison got her feet wet when she served as a photo editor apprentice in one episode of The Girls Next Door, assisting with the design of a 2007 Girls Next Door calendar.
With Details, Richard Davis has delivered an album chock full of clinical, exquisitely'detailed ' (ahem ), production.