straight vs patois

patois vs straight

straight and patois both are nouns.

straight is an adjective but patois is not an adjective.

straight is an adverb but patois is not an adverb.

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

straight (noun)	patois (noun)
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse	a regional dialect of a language (especially French); usually considered substandard
a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)	a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

straight (adjective)	patois (adjective)
having no deviations
no longer coiled
(of hair) having no waves or curls
characterized by honesty and fairness
free from curves or angles
in keeping with the facts
successive (without a break)
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
following a correct or logical method
without evasion or compromise
erect in posture
not homosexual
neatly arranged; not disorderly
(of an alcoholic drink) without water
accurately fitted; level

straight (adverb)	patois (adverb)
in a straight line; in a direct course
in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
without deviation

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