What is runyonesque?

Runyonesque refers to a style of writing or storytelling that is reminiscent of the works of American writer Damon Runyon. Runyonesque stories typically feature colorful, larger-than-life characters from the world of gambling, gangsters, and show business. They often use a distinctive, slang-filled dialogue and a humorous, yet sentimental tone. Runyon was known for his ability to capture the rhythm and flavor of the New York City of his era, and the term "Runyonesque" is often used to describe any work that captures the same sense of time and place. The style continues to be popular in modern popular culture, with many films, plays, and television shows adopting the Runyonesque tone and attention to character and dialogue.