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DEFINITION: n. The slow but steady rise of murmurs, coughs or harrumphs in audience. May indicate dissatisfaction, or the presence of a lethally infectious virus. v. To clear one's throat

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Ahemdemonium

Created by: artr

Pronunciation: uh-hem-duh-moh-nee-uhm

Sentence: When the comedian crossed the line of good taste the room was overtaken with ahemdemonium. The ensuing cacophony left him no choice but to take a quick bow and exit the stage. The departure drew a standing ovation.

Etymology: ahem (an utterance similar to the sound of clearing one's throat, used to attract attention, express doubt or a mild warning, etc.) + pandemonium (wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos)

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Hohumdrum

Created by: Jabberwocky

Pronunciation: ho/hum/drum

Sentence: Hohumdrum often sweeps over bored audiences causing sighs and halitosis

Etymology: ho hum + humdrum

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Cruckus

Created by: ekath

Pronunciation: cruck-us

Sentence: And suddenly, a cruckus arose amoung the crowd.

Etymology: from cough + ruckus

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Mobmumble

Created by: chickenassassin

Pronunciation: Mob-mum-bull

Sentence:

Etymology:

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Courrumph

Created by: Antimus

Pronunciation: co-rumf

Sentence: The courrumphing began to spread amongst the crowd, causing the comedian on stage to start fearing for his future, both health and career-wise.

Etymology: Cough + Harrumph

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