ahem

9 points English 4 letters Common Commonness #4,741 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

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.

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Word forms

plural ahems

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat

hem

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Crossword clues

“An exclamation to call one's attention; hem.” web-def
“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.” wn-def

Anagrams

haem hame

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Words you can make from AHEM

me he am ah em ma ha eh hm ham ahem mae