Refers to hustling, often of an illicit or morally gray type. Runs can imply sex work ("runs girl" = call girl) or any side hustle for cash. It's a way to talk about making money on the side. For example: She dey do small runs to support herself through school. (Pidgin, meaning "She does some side hustles (likely transactional sex) to support herself through school.")

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Runs can also mean: A hustle or side gig, often of a sketchy or illicit nature. In Nigeria, runs can refer to anything from small scams to sugar-baby arrangements ('runs girl' means a woman who dates men for money).

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Added August 02, 2025

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Refers to hustling, often of an illicit or morally gray type. Runs can imply sex work ("runs girl" = call girl) or any side hustle for cash. It's a way to talk about making money on the side.

"She dey do small runs to support herself through school. (Pidgin, meaning "She does some side hustles (likely transactional sex) to support herself through school.")"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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A hustle or side gig, often of a sketchy or illicit nature. In Nigeria, runs can refer to anything from small scams to sugar-baby arrangements ('runs girl' means a woman who dates men for money).

"He does Yahoo runs on the side to support his family. (Meaning: He engages in some illicit hustles (internet fraud) on the side to support his family.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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