cahoot

US: /kəˈhut/ ,(kə ho̅o̅t′)

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ca•hoot /kəˈhut/   n. Informal.Idioms

1. Idioms in cahoots, [ often: ~ + with + obj] working together secretly, usually to do something illegal:
   a policeman in cahoots with the drug dealers.

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ca•hoot  (kə ho̅o̅t′), n. [Informal.]

1. 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. 
2. 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.