INTERJECTION: "a throat-clearing sound...used especially to attract attention or to express disapproval or embarrassment" Crossword Clue

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INTERJECTION: "a throat-clearing sound...used especially to attract attention or to express disapproval or embarrassment" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. 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.

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INTERJECTION (noun)
1. the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts
2. an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
DISAPPROVAL (noun)
1. an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
2. a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

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