patois vs chuck

patois and chuck both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
patois	Yes	No	No	No
chuck	Yes	No	Yes	No

patois (noun)	chuck (noun)
a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard	a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)	the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade
	informal terms for a meal

patois (verb)	chuck (verb)
	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
	throw carelessly
	pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
	throw away