ahem
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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.
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This Word in the News:
Ahem, Gabriela Berlingeri Was at the Super Bowl for Bad Bunny’s Halftime Performance
Mar 15, 2026 AOL.com
Mar 15, 2026 AOL.com
Zapped: 'Emergency Vehicles' (Ahem, Cops) Repeatedly Caught Clogging the Jay Street Busway
Sep 5, 2025 Streetsblog New York City
Sep 5, 2025 Streetsblog New York City