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)