rigmarole

/ˈrɪɡməroʊl/

rig·mar·ole

BrE /ˈrɪɡmərəʊl/

NAmE /ˈrɪɡməroʊl/

[U, sing.]

a long and complicated process that is annoying and seems unnecessary

I couldn’t face the whole rigmarole of getting a work permit again.

a long and complicated story