hem, ahem
(noun) the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ahem
(onomatopoeia) the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat
an exclamation or cough to get attention
an exclamation of disapproval or annoyance
an exclamation to indicate sarcasm
• (exclamation to get attention): See hey
• (expression of disapproval): See tut tut
ahem (plural ahems)
A use of the interjection, ahem.
• HEMA, Hema, MahĂ©, ah me, haem, haem-, hame, heam, hæm-
Source: Wiktionary
A*hem", interj.
Definition: An exclamation to call one's attention; hem.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 March 2025
(adjective) existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle; “an indwelling divinity”; “an indwelling goodness”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
