cahoots

/ kəˈhuːts /

plural noun

1. partnership; league (esp in the phrases go in cahoots with, go cahoot )

2. in collusion

Word History and Origins

Origin of cahoots¹

C19: of uncertain origin

Idioms and Phrases

see under in league with.

Example Sentences

Several recent scandals have suggested Morena politicians were in cahoots with organized crime.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems that Martin is in cahoots with one of the other most-terrible Trump appointees, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

From Salon

And I think in that trust gap, you have somebody like an RFK Jr who tries to explain it all via a grand conspiracy theory about the scientists and everybody being in cahoots.

From Salon

Is he going home at night feeling guilty and wondering, “Am I in cahoots with criminals? I guess I am.”

From Los Angeles Times

Another delight in “Mr. Throwback” is Mayeri, playing Danny’s ex-wife, Sam, who finds herself in cahoots with his big lie and enjoying having Curry bankroll her fantasies.

From Los Angeles Times