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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Cry
Cry noun - A loud vocal expression of strong emotion.
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Sharma Salsa, the *ahem* amateur film producer who gives Ajay all the racing sidequests in Far Cry 4.
Source: Dirty Old Woman
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