Alfred Damon Runyon

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Definition

Proper noun: - Alfred Damon Runyon: An American writer, best known for his humorous and stylized short stories depicting characters and life in Broadway and the New York City underworld during the early 20th century.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The stories of Alfred Damon Runyon capture the slang and spirit of old New York.
    • Many films and musicals, like "Guys and Dolls," are based on the work of Alfred Damon Runyon.
Advanced Usage
  • "Runyonesque" (adj): Describing a style, character, or story reminiscent of Alfred Damon Runyon's work, typically featuring colorful, slang-speaking urban characters.
    • The dialogue in that novel is very Runyonesque, full of gamblers and hustlers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Runyon: A common shortened reference to Alfred Damon Runyon.
    • He is an expert on Runyon and his literary legacy.
Synonyms
  • Author, writer, journalist, humorist.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • While not a direct idiom, the phrase "Guys and Dolls" (the title of a famous musical based on his stories) is intrinsically linked to his name and body of work.
    • That Broadway revival has the authentic Guys and Dolls feel of a Runyon story.
Noun
  1. United States writer of humorous stylized stories about Broadway and the New York underground (1884-1946)

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