Don't tune me grief definition 1
A colloquial plea meaning "don't give me attitude" or "don't speak to me disrespectfully." Tune in SA slang means "to tell" or "to talk smack." So if someone is "tuning you grief," they're giving you trouble or backchat.
"The teacher warned the student, "Don't tune me grief, boy – do your work," telling him not to backchat or cause trouble."
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To scold, give trouble, or reprimand.
Use time well (No procrastination)
"Don't waste time in school! (Don't waste time in school!)"
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