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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Leagues and teams are compliant, often in paid cahoots with secondary sellers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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
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
Then a double cross happens, and Rachel learns what some viewers might have suspected — that one of her colleagues is in cahoots with Keya!
From Salon • Aug. 14, 2023
Like I was in cahoots with Grandpa, I snored softly.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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