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The sound made when a person clears his/her throat, often interjected when speaking or writing to indicate that the next word or phrase is used ironically or euphemistically, (esp. with regard to sexual euphemisms).

Sometimes used to replace a sexually explicit word or phrase altogether.

When used on its own or at the end of a sentence, indicates that the entire previous sentence has been intended ironically or euphemistically.

Similar to the addition of "not", as in: "Well that TV show was interesting ... not."

Often written with asterisks.
"Jacob and I *ahem* got to know each other better last night."
"Let's go home after dinner and ... *ahem*."
"I love my job. Ahem."
ahem by fonetik October 2, 2005
The noise made to suggest a reminder to someone when they have failed to do something. 'Ahem' can be used to indicate annoyance and draw attention to the problem.
Ermentrude: "Ahem."
Chet: "What?"
Ermentude: You were meant to message me on facebook ages ago and you haven't. Thanks a lot - some friend you are."
ahem by ALEX THE GNOME August 21, 2013
Ahem is a when you cough but it can be a nickname Ahem can be a person who is very kind she is also a baddie she is caring tell her anything she will understand she or he is a good girlfriend and you should love her or him because they are loyal and loving they probably even text you nearly everyday
Be a Ahem please
ahem by Ur therapist January 14, 2022
4th grade teachers favorite word
ahem by Godwilla November 23, 2019
rosie: oh yes, im going to rob a bank now... ahem
ahem by saz_bear92 May 16, 2006
When someone says something beyond stupidity without any compromisable answer, due to the comment, they are greeted with a shocked/stunned face and a hand movement,whereby your hand is held close to your top lip, flat,palm down
Alice: I love the sky, its blueeeeee
everyone: AHEM :|

followed by much mocking and teasing
AHEM by LEWIS December 1, 2003
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