Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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vernacular | Yes | Yes | No | No |
chuck | Yes | No | Yes | No |
vernacular (noun) | chuck (noun) |
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the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language) | 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 |
vernacular (adjective) | chuck (adjective) |
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being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language |
vernacular (verb) | chuck (verb) |
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eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | |
throw carelessly | |
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin | |
throw away |