Definitions by Seleuf

Harkle

To clear one's throat; to cough discreetly.
A word to describe a discreet cough meant to get someone's attention, a sort of "Ahem-hrm-hrm..." at the door, or in response to an awkward situation or topic.

Larry stood in the door and harkled to get his friend's attention.

When the topic of breasts came up, many of the men in the room harkled and some even crossed their legs.

As she leaned in to kiss him, he stammered, harkled, and made and excuse before fleeing.

Harkle by Seleuf January 13, 2014