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Cousin Of Ahem Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
verb

• To say psst, to get someone's attention or to communicate with them.

interjection

• Implies that the speaker is sending secret or whispered information to another person.

46%15Ahem, tut-tut, and tsk-tsk are examples of these.
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30%4Cousin of "um"
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.

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