Meaning of the word fruitcake in English

What does fruitcake mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fruitcake

US /ˈfruːt.keɪk/
UK /ˈfruːt.keɪk/
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Noun

1.

a cake containing dried fruit and nuts, typically eaten at Christmas.

Example:
My grandmother always bakes a delicious fruitcake for the holidays.
Many people find fruitcake to be too dense or dry.
2.

a crazy or eccentric person

Example:
My uncle is a bit of a fruitcake, but he's harmless.
You'd have to be a real fruitcake to believe that story.