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Ear Grabber

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noun

• 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.

32%12 Attention-grabber
noun

• someone who performs with an eye to the applause from spectators in the grandstand

32%14 Headline grabber
noun

• someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention

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New York Times12 Nov 1984 Down 45
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