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Voluntold

The act of being asked to do something without being given the option of executing the task at hand
I think we should pressure clean the back patio. And by we I mean you.youve Benn voluntold.
by Eastcoastscot May 29, 2018
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To be volunteered for something against one's own will.
Nikko was voluntold to set up camp while the others went to fish for dinner.
by Aevos June 22, 2016
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To be told to do something without agreeing to it, especially from a priest or nun.
Sister Mary voluntold me that I will do the first reading at mass.
by Admillion January 16, 2017
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The act of volunteering someone for a task without providing them with the ability to refuse. Often times, the person that is being voluntold was not even in the room when the other person signed them up.
My manager voluntold me to present at this week's department meeting.
by Tychopotts February 12, 2024
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A made up word by a teacher I have. If someone volunteers someone else, it means that you are the one presenting if you’re in a group for a project.
“I voluntold my group member. Which made me go because I can’t volunteer someone else.”
by Roblock March 9, 2021
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Offered an opportunity to participate, with the understanding it is a requirement.
I was voluntold to participate in the annual event since we did such a good job last year.
by Anudder November 28, 2015
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Voluntold
{Voll en told} verb.

When a person volunteers the help of another person without that person actually being aware that they are even going to be helping or that the situation as a whole even exists. Usually this act of voluntolding someone is done by a parent or a spouse, but is occasionally done by best friends and siblings.

You can consider yourself to be voluntold when you find out after an arrangement is made that you are expected and will be assisting with... (insert undesirable happening here).
Voluntold
Husband ... "Sweetheart, why has Nikola sent me a message that says thanks and see you Saturday."?
Wife ... "Honey, I told Elizabeth that you would be by this weekend to help Nikola with his weedeater".
Husband ... "I didn't agree to that, sweetheart. I was going to play poker at my uncles place".
Wife ... "Well, it looks like you are going to be late to your uncle's house. Consider yourself voluntold".
by Diecktag December 12, 2021
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