cahoot
English
noun
Definitions
- (uncommon) A group of people working together (usually for an illicit purpose)
- (uncommon) An accomplice; a partner.
- (US) A company or partnership.
Etymology
Borrowed from French cahute (cabin, shack, hut).
Origin
French
cahute
Gloss
cabin, shack, hut
Concept
Semantic Field
The house
Ontological Category
Person/Thing