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
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
