Thesaurus results for RIGMAROLE

rigmarole

noun

ˈri-gə-mə-ˌrōl

variants also rigamarole

Definition of rigmarole

as in gobbledygook

language marked by abstractions, jargon, euphemisms, and circumlocutions the security guard gave me some kind of rigmarole about passes and authorizations

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Recent Examples of rigmarole A little rigmarole for much rejuvenescence. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026 This leads to a chaotic rigmarole in which, bit by bit, the Hungarian mobsters stream downstairs to either take advantage of the girls or do away with them, forcing them to rely on their discipline and athletic training to mount a response. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026 Now, there’s a bit of rigmarole in getting that price, which includes (according to Google Translate) nabbing a time-specific coupon worth $286 and trading in your old phone. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 The victors of Iraqi elections often enter a familiar rigmarole of bargaining and deal-making to form the largest parliamentary alliance and put a government in place. — Nabil Salih, Time, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rigmarole

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Noun

This dumbed-down Goebbels gobbledygook revived talking points that Habermas had tried to quash during the Historikerstreit.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
But at least some of it was gobbledygook.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

Definition of gobbledygook

Noun

There may be no bias as prevalent in politics and rhetoric as recency bias, the inclination to give disproportionate emphasis to recent events and statements rather than historical overview and contemplation.

— Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
And the activists’ friends become concerned, urging them to soften the rhetoric.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of rhetoric

Noun

Big state schools turn their best athletes into local celebrities, but the hype that followed Michael to Missouri’s campus on his recruiting visits was closer to Beatlemania.

— New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
After years of hype, controversy and a string of high-profile setbacks, Tesla's Cybertruck is heading toward the end of the road.

— Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of hype

Noun

Pat Paulsen, a master of dry wit, delivered droll, double-talk editorials on social issues before mounting a presidential campaign in 1968 with the Straight Talkin’ American Government (STAG) Party.

— Fred A. Bernstein, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2023
What new form of narrative, what gory amalgam of truth and spectacle, what double-talking rough beast approaches?

— James Parker, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2023

Definition of double-talk

Noun

With 10 couples remaining in the competition for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, PEOPLE can exclusively reveal each contestant’s dedication, song and dance style.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026
Have your camera ready when arriving or departing, as the staff usually perform an entertaining song and dance in traditional costumes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of song and dance

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