interjection. Used to attract attention or to express doubt or warning.

An utterance designed to attract attention, express doubt, etc.

interjection. An exclamation to call one's attention; hem.

interjection. the sound of a quiet cough or of clearing one's throat

interjection. an exclamation or cough to get attention

interjection. an exclamation of disapproval or annoyance

interjection. an exclamation to indicate sarcasm

noun. A use of the interjection, 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.

"Finally, this week's ending illustration is by Naruko Hanaharu, a familiar name amongst certain circles * ahem ahem*."

utterance  vocalization  

hem