ahem
exclamation
UK/əˈhəm/
US/əˈhəm/
Definitions of ahem exclamation
Used to represent a soft cough, often to express slight embarrassment, amusement, doubt, or disapproval, or to attract someone's attention.
"Ahem," he cleared his throat, "Shall we begin the meeting?"
She gave a fake cough, "ahem," to hint he should stop singing.
"Ahem," the manager said, "I think we need to reconsider this budget."