Throat Clearing Sound To Catch Attention 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.
	39%	8		Sound of someone clearing throat
	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%	5		Sound made when clearing the throat
	noun • a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis verb • exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

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The Guardian Quick20 Sep 2012	Down 2
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