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Rigamarole Definition & Meaning

rigamarole
noun
  1. a set of confused and meaningless statements
  2. a long and complicated and confusing procedure; "all that academic rigmarole was a waste of time"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rigamarole mean?
a set of confused and meaningless statements a long and complicated and confusing procedure; "all that academic rigmarole was a waste of time"
What part of speech is rigamarole?
Rigamarole is a noun.
How many definitions does rigamarole have?
Rigamarole has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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