Ahem

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈhɛm/, SAMPA: /@"hEm/
• Rhymes: -ɛm

Interjection

Ahem

1. (onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
2. an exclamation or cough to get attention

   Ahem! Could we please get started?

3. an exclamation of disapproval or annoyance

   Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too.

4. an exclamation to indicate sarcasm

   I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise.

Noun

Ahem (plural Ahems)

1. A use of the interjection, ahem.