ahem
Translation
ahem
Examples
Ahem, could I have your attention, please?
Ahem, could I have your attention, please?
Ahem... I'm not so sure about that idea.
Ahem... I'm not so sure about that idea.
Grammar Patterns
((interjection)) used to get attention or express doubt. Ahem, could I have your attention, please?
Similar Words
Synonyms: er, um
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of clearing one's throat.
Memory Tips
Imagine a professor saying 'Ahem!' to quiet a noisy classroom.