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ahem


ahem

interj
\a throat-clearing sound; often read as ə-ˈhem\

Definition of AHEM

—used especially to attract attention or to express disapproval or embarrassment
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Origin of AHEM

imitative
First Known Use: 1763

Rhymes with AHEM

ad rem, AM, Arnhem, Belém, bluestem, brain stem, condemn, contemn, FM, GM, idem, in rem, item, main stem, mayhem, Menem, millieme, modem, poem, problem, pro tem, proem, Shechem

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