ca·hoot \kəˈhüt\noun (-s) Etymology: perhaps from French cahute hut, cabin, modification (probably influenced by cabane hut, cabin) of hutte — more at cabin, hut 1.: partnership — usually plural < in cahoots with the devil > < go into cahoots with someone > 2.: collusion, connivance : secret agreement — usually plural < officials in cahoots with the underworld >