can-do vs patois

can-do is not a noun while patois is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
can-do	No	Yes	No	No
patois	Yes	No	No	No

can-do (noun)	patois (noun)
	a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard
	a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

can-do (adjective)	patois (adjective)
marked by a willingness to tackle a job and get it done