“Runyonesque” refers to a colorful, exaggerated style of dialogue and character inspired by writer Damon Runyon, known for his short stories about New York gamblers, hustlers, and showgirls. Characters often speak in a formal yet slang-filled manner that is humorous, rhythmic, and larger-than-life. This style has become shorthand for a heightened comic world of quirky underworld figures with a surprising sense of honor.