Ahem
Ahem noun - 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..
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Synonyms for Ahem
Boo and ahem are semantically related in emphatic exclamation topic. In some cases you can use "Boo" instead a noun "Ahem".
Boo
Boo noun - A vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval.
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Synonyms for Boo
Ahem and boo are semantically related in exclamation topic. Sometimes you can use "Ahem" instead a noun "Boo", if it concerns topics such as wow.
Both words in one sentence
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Panty Shot: Oh, so many.... Peek-A-Boo Corpse: Teddy gets stuffed into the refrigerator after Chloe accidentally kills him by giving him a very, ahem, hands-on lesson on how to be a better kisser.
Source: Webcomic / Dangerously Chloe -
And we've forgiven you for your past — ahem — "boo-boos".
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Take That: Abby has called out Honey Boo Boo mainly on her, ahem, physique.
Source: Series / Dance Moms
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