What does 'ahem' mean in:?

Question

Every article I've saved for later, every YouTube video I've earmarked for repeat reviewing, every cache of free MP3, every (ahem) NSFW page I come across.

Answer 1

the NSFW tag is used on interactive discussion areas (such as Internet forums, blogs, and community websites) to mark URLs or hyperlinks that may be sexually explicit or includes audio that contains profanity, so that the reader can avoid content that may be objectionable.



He makes the 'ahem' remark to show he's a bit embarrassed he visits them.

Answer 2

In the internet lingo ahem is generally used to get someone's attention in a conversation.

Answer 3

It is meant to mimic the sound a person makes when clearing their throat. Sometimes, when trying to get someone's attention, a person will clear their throat to draw attention to themselves. Therefore, if someone typed that, it would indicate they wanted to get your attention.

Answer 4

'Ahem' is the written form of the sound made when someone clears his/her throat.

Answer 5

That throat thing...