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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 | ||||||||
Throat Clearing Sound To Catch Attention Crossword Clue
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AHEM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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AHEM
Updated: October 13, 2023
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