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/Sounds like "noh" (as in "note") + "mee" (as in "me") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

The person picked or "voluntold" to do a task nobody wants. In Mexico and Central America, being nominado is usually a lighthearted move: the group appoints the most easygoing person because they know they will not say no.

Examples

Te nominé para ir a buscar los refrescos, suerte.

I nominated you to go get the drinks, good luck.

¿Y quién quedó nominado para limpiar el baño?

And who got voluntold to clean the bathroom?

Regional synonyms

To barely make it in Mexico, scraping through by the smallest margin, especially passing a class or exam with the minimum grade. Like sliding through on your belly with no room to spare.