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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Doechii's first taste of success was her viral single, "Yucky Blucky Fruitcake."
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025
Born in Florida, she rose to attention with the viral 2021 hit Yucky Blucky Fruitcake, after which she toured with SZA and Doja Cat.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024
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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