Associations to the word «Ahem»

Wiktionary

AHEM, interjection. (onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
AHEM, interjection. An exclamation or cough to get attention
AHEM, interjection. An exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
AHEM, interjection. An exclamation to indicate sarcasm
AHEM, noun. A use of the interjection, ahem.

Dictionary definition

AHEM, 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..

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley