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
Hem
Hem 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..
Ahem is a synonym for hem. You can use "Ahem" instead the word "Hem" as a noun or a interjection. popular alternative
Nearby Word: hemline
Both words in one sentence
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Sabalom Glitz: Personally I think it tastes like Nimon shi— The Second Doctor: Ahem-hem... that's enough of that.
Source: Curse Cut Short - Rory: Ha ha ha ha... er... Ahem hem, er, kids can be so cruel.
Source: Kids Are Cruel / Other
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