ahem

• Sustantivo que designa el sonido o interjección parecida a una carraspera o aclaramiento de garganta, usado para llamar la atención, expresar duda, llenar una pausa, disimular vergüenza o advertir a alguien.

A noun referring to the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat, intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, or warn a friend.

1. Attention-getting soundB1informal

   A sound made by clearing the throat, used to attract attention, express hesitation, or signal a warning.

   Sonido para llamar la atención

   • Ahem, I think we should start the meeting now.
   • He gave a loud ahem to get the waiter's attention.
   • She let out a small ahem before speaking.

   Sinónimoshem