ahem

• Interjeição ou substantivo que representa o som de limpar a garganta, usado para chamar a atenção, expressar hesitação, preencher uma pausa, disfarçar o embaraço ou alertar alguém de forma discreta.

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.

   Som para chamar atenção

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshem