Means hustle or shady deal. Runs (same as runz) can mean any scheme to make money, often illegal or immoral For example: "That guy get plenty runz – e fit help you do admission. (That guy has many schemes – he could help you get admission (for a fee).)"

Where does the slang word Runz come from?

Runz is a slang term from Nigeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Nigeria and across Africa.

Runz

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Runz definition 1

Means hustle or shady deal. Runs (same as runz) can mean any scheme to make money, often illegal or immoral

"That guy get plenty runz – e fit help you do admission. (That guy has many schemes – he could help you get admission (for a fee).)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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"Huwa ruz ma byifham (He's basic, doesn't understand)"

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