run game on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To cheat someone; to play someone for a fool

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Shame on a nigga who try to run game on a nigga Wu buck wild with the trigger!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “run game on” mean?

To cheat someone; to play someone for a fool

Is “run game on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.