The origin is not certain, there is a French word 'Cohorte' meaning 'companion' which was in use by the French settlers in the South and West of the USA. Early 1820's
The phrase "in cahoots" is believed to have originated in the American West during the 19th century, derived from the French word "cahute," meaning a small hut or shelter. It initially referred to a partnership or collaboration, often with a connotation of secrecy or conspiracy. Over time, it has evolved to describe individuals or groups working together, often for dubious or mischievous purposes. The exact origins remain somewhat unclear, but its usage has persisted in various contexts.
Name of Indian tribe
It is from an Algonquin word, meaning a nut requiring a stone to crack.
Comes from the greek word of origin "Fat Turd"
the term "in cahoots' comes from the legal term 'incahoots' meaning an act of conspiring , I am learning about this in my CJ1101 (Criminal Justice) Course, and (am in class right now lol - history class) dont have my notes on my person at this moment so i'm really drawing off memory, but despite the spelling being possibly slightly off the information remains true - the term 'in cahoots' comes from the legal term referring to the conspiring against (person or person) or an act of conspiracy towards an individual or organization. Hope this helps !-GooN
out of cahoots
It comes from a French word 'cahute' which is a cabin.
There are two possible sources for the word, "cahoots." The first is a French word from 1505 called cahute, that means a small cabin. The second source is also French, "cohorte" is a which means a company or troop. So, if one is in cahoots with someone, they are together and form a group.
The mayor was in cahoots with the judge. The judge was in cahoots with the cops. The cops were in cahoots with the crooks. The victim was in cahoots with the insurance agent.
She was in cahoots with his prank.
In Cahoots was created in 1982.
telepathy cahoots
cahoots is questionable collaboration,secret partnership
cahoots comes from when horns where put on motor cars, ie:carhoots
Cahoots - album - was created on 1971-09-15.
a French word meaning "company" or a French word meaning "cabin."
Cahoots - 2001 is rated/received certificates of: Portugal:M/16