Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rigmarole
Noun
/ˈrɪɡ.mə.roʊl/
Definition
A lengthy and complicated procedure or a confusing situation.
Examples
- After hours of rigmarole, we finally got the approval we needed.
- Her story was full of rigmarole, making it hard to follow.
- He avoided all the rigmarole and completed the task with ease.
Meaning
Rigmarole refers to a series of complicated steps or lengthy discussions that often seem pointless. It can also describe an elaborate or confusing situation.
Synonyms
- Procedure
- Formality
- Complexity
- Red tape
- Complication
