Tune (someone) grief

🇿🇦 South Africa

Added July 17, 2025

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"Tune" in South African slang means to tell or to give (especially a scolding or attitude). "Tuning someone grief" means giving them attitude or telling them off. It's like saying someone is mouthing off or giving you nonsense.

"That cashier started tuning me grief because I asked for a plastic bag – I don't know why he got so rude about it, I was just willing to pay for one."

by Khulekani Dladla August 02, 2025

To scold, give trouble, or reprimand.

by Khulekani Dladla July 17, 2025

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