rigmarole
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/ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl/
English
Definitions
noun
- A long and complicated procedure that seems tiresome or pointless.“Have you seen all the rigmarole you have to go through at airport security these days?”
- Nonsense; confused and incoherent talk.
adjective
- Prolix; tedious.
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Synonyms
rigamaroleone thing after anotherfol-de-rolovercomplicationproductionheavy goingburdenlitanyprosingwild-goose chaseprolixitybureaucracylaundry listovercomplexitydog and pony showgibberish