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Throat Clearing Noise Crossword Clue

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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.

45%8Noise of throat clearing
noun

• An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.

verb

• To dislike, protest, or dismiss.

interjection

• An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, refusal or dismissal.

33%7 One clearing one's throat?
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