What does Don't play with school mean?

Take education seriously (Value school) For example: "Don't play with school oh! (Take your education seriously!)"

Where does the slang word Don't play with school come from?

Don't play with school is a slang term from Liberia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Liberia and across Africa.

Don't play with school

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Don't play with school definition 1

Take education seriously (Value school)

"Don't play with school oh! (Take your education seriously!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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