Rigmarole

RIG-muh-RAHL (/ˈrɪɡməroʊl/)

"In order to avoid the rigmarole of lengthy negotiations, I added two bottles of whiskey to the deal, and it was settled on the spot."

a long, complicated process.

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achieved at excessive cost; of or relating to a victory that comes at such a significant cost that it is almost tantamount to defeat.

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

a person who flatters or fawns over someone important in order to gain favour or personal advantage.

(especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

a very exciting or intense event.

attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous.