Fruitcake Definition & Meaning

fruitcake
noun
  1. a whimsically eccentric person
  2. a rich cake containing dried fruit and nuts and citrus peel and so on

"Fruitcake" in song lyrics

See how fruitcake is used in real songs:

  • "america's home cooking fruitcake"
    AOL — AOL
  • "hey fruitcake"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "fruitcake"

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