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bn:00002139n

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hem ahem

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. WordNet 3.0

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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. WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat. Wiktionary

Onomatopoeia. Wiktionary (translation)

An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention. Wiktionary

IS A

utterance

WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

hem, ahem

Wiktionary

ahem, hem