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rigmaroles
1
a lengthy, tedious, and complicated procedure or set of instructions, often considered unnecessary
- The bureaucratic rigmarole involved in obtaining a simple permit frustrated many small business owners.
- The rigmarole of filling out paperwork and waiting in long lines at the DMV tested the patience of even the most composed individuals.
- The company's HR department introduced a new rigmarole of steps for employees to follow when requesting time off, leading to widespread dissatisfaction.
- The rigmarole of assembling the furniture according to the instruction manual took twice as long as anticipated.
- The airline's check-in process was plagued by unnecessary rigmarole, causing delays and frustration among passengers.
2
a set of confused and meaningless statements