hem2
int. Calling attention or expressing hesitation by a slight cough. n. Utterance of this. v. (-mm-) say hem; hesitate in speech. hem and haw = hum and haw (see *hum). [imitative]
int. Calling attention or expressing hesitation by a slight cough. n. Utterance of this. v. (-mm-) say hem; hesitate in speech. hem and haw = hum and haw (see *hum). [imitative]