Pronunciation: [am kɐhˈuːts] (IPA) 
The phrase "am cahoots" is spelled with an "a" and not an "i" as many people may think. The correct pronunciation is /æm kəˈhuːts/. The word "cahoots" comes from the French word "cahute" meaning a small cabin or hut. "Am cahoots" means to be in collusion with someone or working together secretly. So, next time you use this phrase, remember to spell it correctly with an "a" instead of an "i".
The phrase "am cahoots" is actually a colloquial expression and not a word with its own etymology. It is a variant of the phrase "in cahoots", which means to be in a secret partnership or collusion with someone, usually for nefarious purposes. This phrase originated in American English during the mid-19th century, but its exact etymology is uncertain. It might have derived from the French word "cagoule", meaning a hood or mask, or the French phrase "en cohorte", meaning in partnership. However, the true origins and etymology of "in cahoots" remain speculative.
