Damon Runyon
Definition
Proper noun: Damon Runyon was an American journalist and author. He is best known for his short stories that humorously depict the lives and slang of characters in New York City's Broadway and underground scenes during the early 20th century.
Usage
- The term "Damon Runyon" is used to refer to the person, the author.
- It can also be used attributively to describe a style of writing or a type of character reminiscent of his work.
- Example: (Here, "Damon Runyon" describes a style or type of character.)
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Runyonesque" (adjective): This is a common derived term used to describe something characteristic of Damon Runyon's style—particularly a colorful, humorous depiction of urban characters using distinctive slang.
- The bar was full of Runyonesque figures telling tall tales.
Variants and Related Words
- Runyonesque (adj): In the style of Damon Runyon.
Synonyms
- Journalist
- Short story writer
- Humorist
- Chronicler (of New York City life)
Notes on Meaning
This is a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure. Its primary meaning is the person himself. A secondary, figurative meaning relates to the distinctive literary style and character archetypes he created.
Noun
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United States writer of humorous stylized stories about Broadway and the New York underground (1884-1946)
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