Fruitcake
noun
A type of cake made with candied or dried fruits, nuts, and spices.
I always bake a fruitcake for the holidays.
Usage tips
Neutral
floury fruitcake,rich fruitcake,Christmas fruitcake
noun
A colloquial term used to describe a person who is eccentric or odd in behavior.
She refers to him as a bit of a fruitcake for his unusual ideas.
Usage tips
Informal
crazy fruitcake,eccentric fruitcake
noun
A type of cake made with candied or dried fruits, nuts, and spices.
I always bake a fruitcake for the holidays.
Usage tips
Neutral
floury fruitcake,rich fruitcake,Christmas fruitcake
noun
A colloquial term used to describe a person who is eccentric or odd in behavior.
She refers to him as a bit of a fruitcake for his unusual ideas.
Usage tips
Informal
crazy fruitcake,eccentric fruitcake
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary
Refers to the traditional recipe during holidays
Fruitcake is often served during festive seasons.
Pro Tip 2/3Culture
Symbol of celebration in various cultures
In many cultures, fruitcake is associated with special occasions.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Different contexts
In formal settings, 'fruitcake' refers strictly to the dessert.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary
Refers to the traditional recipe during holidays
Fruitcake is often served during festive seasons.
Pro Tip 2/3Culture
Symbol of celebration in various cultures
In many cultures, fruitcake is associated with special occasions.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Different contexts
In formal settings, 'fruitcake' refers strictly to the dessert.
Pro Tip 1/3Culinary
Refers to the traditional recipe during holidays
Fruitcake is often served during festive seasons.
Pro Tip 2/3Culture
Symbol of celebration in various cultures
In many cultures, fruitcake is associated with special occasions.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Different contexts
In formal settings, 'fruitcake' refers strictly to the dessert.
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