Ahem

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈhÉ›m/
• Rhymes: -É›m

Full definition of ahem

Interjection

1. (onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
2. an exclamation or cough to get attentionAhem! Could we please get started?
3. an exclamation of disapproval or annoyanceAhem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too.
4. an exclamation to indicate sarcasmI really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise.

Noun

1. A use of the interjection, ahem.

Anagrams

• haem
• hame