Definition of Red tape

1. Noun. Needlessly time-consuming procedure.

Exact synonyms: Bureaucratic Procedure
Generic synonyms: Procedure

Definition of Red tape

1. Noun. (idiomatic) A derisive term for regulations or bureaucratic procedures that are considered excessive or excessively time- and effort-consuming. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Red Tape

red snow
red sorrel
red spider
red spider mite
red sprite
red sprites
red spruce
red squirrel
red squirrels
red state
red strawberry tongue
red supergiant
red supergiants
red sweat
red tag
red tape (current term)
red tea
red test
red thrombus
red tide
red tides
red tiger
red tigers
red top
red tops
red trillium
red under the bed
red underwing
red valerian
red velvet

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