Rigmarole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rigmarole is a noun meaning A long and complicated formal procedure.
Meaning
A long and complicated formal procedure.
More Meanings
- Characterized by rigmarole; prolix; tedious.
- (dated) Confused and incoherent talk; nonsense.
Example Sentences
Often one's dear friend talks something which one scruples to call rigmarole.
Have you seen all the rigmarole you have to go through at airport security these days?
"Stuff and nonsense, and lying rigmaroles!" he growled, as I vanished through the door[.]
He seemed to brace himself for a great effort, and then started on the queerest rigmarole.
Word Forms
- rigmaroles
- rigamarole
Synonyms for rigmarole
Depending on context, synonyms include carry-on, palaver, babble, blather, gibberish, absurdity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rigamarole, fol-de-rol, overcomplication, production, litany, prosing.
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