Ahem and Humph

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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

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

Humph

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Synonyms for Humph

Ahem and humph are semantically related. You can use "Ahem" instead a interjection "Humph".

Mutual synonyms

boo
ugh
phew
pooh
ah

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Humph and Ahem. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ahem/humph

Ahem & Humph. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/ahem/humph>.

Humph or Ahem. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ahem/humph.

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