Cahoots
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈhuːts/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cahoots is a noun meaning Chiefly preceded by in: collaboration or collusion, chiefly for a nefarious reason.
Meaning
Chiefly preceded by in: collaboration or collusion, chiefly for a nefarious reason.
More Meanings
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cahoot
- (uncommon) plural of cahoot (“a company or partnership; a group of people working together, chiefly for a nefarious reason, hence, a collaboration or collusion; an accomplice, partner”)
Example Sentences
Those two are definitely in cahoots.
They probably give it back to him; they're all in cahoots.
The Klan was in cahoots with political, business, and law-enforcement leaders.
[…] I suspected him of being in cahoots with the steward, who got the lights doused long enough for the pearls to be stolen.
Word Forms
- cahoot
Synonyms for cahoots
Depending on context, synonyms include cahoot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conspiracy, partnership, beans, accessories, accomplices, wicks.
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