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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ca•hoot /kəˈhut/USA pronunciation n. Informal.Idioms- Idioms in cahoots, [ often: ~ + with + obj] working together secretly, usually to do something illegal:a policeman in cahoots with the drug dealers.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ca•hoot (kə ho̅o̅t′),USA pronunciation n. [Informal.]- Idioms go cahoots, to share equally;
become partners:They went cahoots in the establishment of the store.Also, go in cahoot with, go in cahoots. - in cahoot or cahoots:
- in partnership;
in league. - in conspiracy:in cahoots with the enemy.
- French cahute cabin, hut, equivalent. to ca(bane) cabin + hutte hut
- perh. 1820–30, American.
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