Voluntold

Usually happens when a boss informs you of a new duty. Similar to 'voluntell'.

"Hey Joe, you're being voluntold that you're staying over for a few hours on the next shift "

by CarlD01 January 6, 2022

voluntold

To be volunteered or pressured into doing something without being able to reject the request. Often occurs in situations where an employee or a military personnel is uncomfortable to reject a request from someone in a higher position--because of the implications.

A portmanteau of volunteer and told.

VP: Our break room has gotten really messy lately. I need a volunteer to help make sure it's clean. Billy, your desk is always very organized. You would make the perfect break room manager.

Billy: Umm ... sure.

Jenny (whispering): Ouch. You just got voluntold.

by HSuke July 22, 2021

voluntold

an action that was suggested for you by someone else

I didn't know about the task I had, I guess I had been voluntold.

by I _will_try_next_time April 11, 2017