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rigmarole

noun

/ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

Meaning

a long, complicated, and confusing process or story

Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.

nonsense, fuss, hassle, commotion

simplicity, clarity

long rigmarole, bureaucratic rigmarole, unnecessary rigmarole

a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.

Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.

deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust

A system of government with a king or queen as head of state.