Ahem
/əˈhɛm/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:9 pts4 letters
Definition of Ahem
noun
- A use of the interjection, ahem.
interjection
- The sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
- An exclamation or cough to get attention
"Ahem! Could we please get started?"
- An exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
"Ahem! In case you didn't notice, I did my share, too."
- An exclamation to indicate sarcasm
"I really (ahem!) liked the chocolate broccoli surprise."