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rigmarole

Rigmarole (noun) means a long and complicated formal procedure.

noun
1
A long and complicated formal procedure.
2
Confused and incoherent talk; nonsense.
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Etymology

From ragman roll (“long list; catalogue”). Recorded since c1736.

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What is the meaning of rigmarole?

"rigmarole" (noun) means a long and complicated formal procedure.

What are the different meanings of rigmarole?

"rigmarole" has 2 main meanings: 1. A long and complicated formal procedure; 2. Confused and incoherent talk; nonsense.

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