Ahem
/əˈhɛm/
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."
Anagrams of Ahem
Letter Values
a1
h4
e1
m3
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Ahem
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Ahem"
Ahem is a 4-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "ahem" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Ahem" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "ahem" is a low-scoring word.