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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
Related Words
Ayhem • AHEM • achem • Ayham • adhem • Ahemed • ashema • ayeem • ayema • ayeman
Name means Respect in Swahili. Bold, Daring and Ambitious. Lives life to the limit yet grounded and humble. You'll never come across a more honest person and omg they are just so sexy its unbeleivable. Other meanings Limitless, Plentiful. Ashema is just effortlessly the best. Real Goodaz
Thats a very hard task to deal with, how are you gonna accomplish that? I just need to have the Ashema and it wont be so hard.

If you dont have the Ashema you'll never make it in life
Ashema by bobprachett February 5, 2010
Achem is a smart, but sometimes stupid guy to be around. He makes everyone laugh and you know when you're around him you'll be dying cause of his jokes. He's normally single, but when you have him as a boyfriend you'll never regret it.
Ohhhhhhhh that kid Achem funny asf
Achem by Dxddy.Achem March 23, 2017
Ayhams are very emotional and sensitive, they are also very loyal to a friend or a lover. However Ayhams can be good liars and tend to hide a lot of secrets. Ayhams are very attractive and they have such gorgeous eyes. Ayhams can also be very good in bed.
Oh no I heard she’s is dating an Ayham
She is lucky! But she’s must never keep him out of sight!
Ayham by Quixxotic October 21, 2018
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
AYHSMB was written on a custom bicycle wheel, first referenced on Bike Snob NYC:

http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2008/04/this-just-in-deep-section-rims-provide.html
AYHSMB by Steve C SF December 9, 2008
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