General
voluntold
What does voluntold mean?
To be given a task framed as voluntary but with no real option to refuse.
"I got voluntold to run the base cleanup detail this weekend."
Origin
Modern U.S. military; blend of 'volunteer' and 'told.'
Frequently asked questions
What does "voluntold" mean?
It means being assigned a task that is framed as voluntary but that you have no real option to refuse.
Where does the word come from?
It is a modern military blend of "volunteer" and "told," capturing the gap between the offer and the reality.
Is "voluntold" only used in the military?
It started as military slang but is now used in workplaces for any duty someone is pushed into under the guise of volunteering.
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