runyon

Thân thiện

A man enjoys reading a Runyon story on the subway.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A surname: "Runyon" is primarily recognized as an American surname.
   • A specific person: Most notably, "Runyon" refers to Damon Runyon, a United States writer famous for his humorous, stylized short stories about Broadway and New York City's underworld in the early 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • I am reading a collection of stories by Runyon. (Here, "Runyon" refers to the author Damon Runyon.)
  • The character was inspired by the Runyon stories. (This indicates the stories written by Damon Runyon.)
  • Alfred Damon Runyon was born in 1884. (This uses the full name of the person.)

Advanced Usage

• "Runyonesque" (adj): Describing a style, character, or situation reminiscent of Damon Runyon's writing—characterized by a colorful, slang-filled depiction of New York City gamblers, hustlers, and showgirls.
  • The dialogue in that film is very Runyonesque, full of streetwise slang and humor.

Variants and Related Words

• Runyonesque (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Damon Runyon or his literary style.

Synonyms

• Damon Runyon: The full name is the direct synonym when referring to the person.
• Author / Writer: General terms, but "Runyon" specifically denotes this particular writer and his unique body of work.

Notes on Meaning

• The word "Runyon" is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to the person Damon Runyon or his work. It is not a common noun with a general definition. Its meaning is intrinsically linked to this specific cultural and literary figure.

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States writer of humorous stylized stories about Broadway and the New York underground (1884-1946)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Runyon
• Damon Runyon
• Alfred Damon Runyon