ahem

interjection

a throat-clearing sound; often read as

ə-ˈhem

—used especially to attract attention or to express disapproval or embarrassment

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Sleep Week Our testers have done their research—ahem, sleeping—and heartily stand behind these nine picks By Lindsay Boyers October 23, 2024 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. —

Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 These micro hot pants left little to the imagination, highlighting Dua’s long toned legs and giving a cheeky glimpse of her her, ahem, assets. —

Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2024 This skin-loving cocktail contains—ahem—collagen, peptides, hyaluronic acid, snail mucin, and antioxidant-rich vitamins A, B, C, and E, all of which work in tandem to hydrate, plump, and improve skin texture over time. —

Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024 Alas, his plans for his future may not jibe with those envisioned by (ahem) his mother’s special friend, Hansu (Lee Min-ho) — as seen in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek above. —

Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ahem