Fox News MADE UP An Obama Quote To Make It Seem Like He Was Dissing Romney

Originally Posted by snookers Technically, the word 'crybaby' can be an adjective - depends on usage in the sentence. If Hannity had said 'that crybaby Obama blah-blah, etc', the word crybaby would be an adjective. But I guess in Hannity's warped mind, 'crybaby Obama' isn't name-calling, either. So what is it, then?

Nope. Crybaby is a noun. Using a word to describe or define someone doesn't make it an adjective. If I say "that liar Hannity", liar is still a noun. If I say "that lying Hannity", it becomes an adjective, but I don't think "crybabying" is a word.

Originally Posted by Aisling Nope. Crybaby is a noun. Using a word to describe or define someone doesn't make it an adjective. If I say "that liar Hannity", liar is still a noun. If I say "that lying Hannity", it becomes an adjective, but I don't think "crybabying" is a word.

actually nouns can be adjectives

Originally Posted by snookers Technically, the word 'crybaby' can be an adjective - depends on usage in the sentence. If Hannity had said 'that crybaby Obama blah-blah, etc', the word crybaby would be an adjective. But I guess in Hannity's warped mind, 'crybaby Obama' isn't name-calling, either. So what is it, then?

Originally Posted by noey718 actually nouns can be adjectives

I'll concede the point and acknowledge that sentence structure is key. "Math teacher", "military officer", "German visitor" - so "crybaby Obama" could fit into that category as well.

My understanding is that what Hannity said was "Obama is ‘President Cry Baby’" and that is definitely not using the word as an adjective and he's mistaken/lying when he claims:

. . . Sean explained that since “crybaby” is an “adjective,” it’s not a name and hence, Sean is not name-calling.

Originally Posted by Aisling Nope. Crybaby is a noun. Using a word to describe or define someone doesn't make it an adjective. If I say "that liar Hannity", liar is still a noun. If I say "that lying Hannity", it becomes an adjective, but I don't think "crybabying" is a word.

Crybaby is a noun and sometimes it's an adjective. Like I said, it depends on usage in the sentence.

Merriam-Webster has no listing for crybaby as an adjective.

Originally Posted by KISSaholic4life Merriam-Webster has no listing for crybaby as an adjective.

Two definitions from Urban Dictionary that I never heard of.


crybaby

the #1 selling wah peddle of all time made by dunlop and made popular by jimi hendrix

crybaby


A form of grinding in which the guy is basically humping the ground, and the girl will sometimes stand over him.

That guy was crybabyin in the club and everyone was watching.


Gee I learn something new everyday. LOL