cahoots
Britishplural noun
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partnership; league (esp in the phrases go in cahoots with, go cahoot )
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in collusion
Etymology
Origin of cahoots
C19: of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Charges that the Panama Canal Authority is in cahoots with China have always been specious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
With no independent justice system in place, opponents of the M23 faced repression, some accused of being in cahoots with the pro-government militia.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
He said he and his twin were in cahoots on this bizarre lie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
For its part, the M23 said the DR Congo army had launched an air and ground assault against its positions, and this was done in cahoots with Burundian forces.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025
But he had been enlisted in the service of villainy—basically, he was in cahoots with an arch-nemesis.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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