noun
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a rich cake containing mixed dried fruit, lemon peel, nuts, etc
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slang a person considered to be eccentric or insane
Etymology
Origin of fruitcake
Example Sentences
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"I was lacking this sense of vulnerability and honesty in my music," she told Billboard, until "I learned accuracy and just saying exactly what it is, like on Lucky Blucky Fruitcake".
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025
Doechii's first taste of success was her viral single, "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake."
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025
The key is to follow what I call the Fruitcake Principle: If you don’t value it, don’t regift it.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2017
Emergency Fruitcake Delivery: A post-Christmas service provided by regifting centers.
From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2017
The cupcake of the month is called Royale Fruitcake, which the bakery promises is “not your grandma’s” version.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2014
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