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An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.

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  1. n. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction.
  2. n. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding.
  3. n. an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
  4. n. a very embarrassing misunderstanding
  5. 1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction. 2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious misunderstanding. Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio. Carlyle.
  6. n:100 n. an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation n. a very embarrassing misunderstanding