hɛm hɛm

utter ‘hem’ or ‘ahem’ fold over and sew together to provide with a hem hem my skirt the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down the hem of her dress was stained let down the hem he stitched weights into the curtain's hem it seeped along the hem of his jacket 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.