PoliticsAugust 24, 2026

cahoots

kuh-HOOTS

Definition

Secret collaboration or partnership, especially for a dishonest, illegal, or unethical purpose.

Etymology

The word likely comes from the French word 'cahute,' meaning a small hut or cabin, suggesting people 'sharing the same hut' or living in close quarters. It entered English in the early 19th century to describe people acting together in secret.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how lawmakers and government agencies are secretly working together to facilitate corruption and bid-rigging. It highlights how these groups act in unison to siphon taxpayer funds.

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