Ahem and Handshake

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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Handshake and ahem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handshake" instead a noun "Ahem".

Handshake

Handshake noun - Grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract).

Ahem and handshake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ahem" instead a noun "Handshake".

Nearby Words: handshaker, handshaking
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