fruitcake

noun

fruit·cake ˈfrüt-ˌkāk

plural fruitcakes

Synonyms of fruitcake next

: a rich cake containing nuts, dried or candied fruits, spices, and usually alcohol (such as rum or brandy)

: a foolish or eccentric person

The roommate once thought of as a fruitcake is the candidate likeliest to be our next Secretary of State.—

Erich Segal

also, sometimes offensive : someone who is not mentally sound

"… The guy on the tape's a fruitcake. And he has a rifle. You are not safe here." —

Pat Conroy

Examples of fruitcake in a Sentence

children in the neighborhood once regarded the reclusive scientist as a fruitcake he agreed to an evaluation so they could see he wasn't a fruitcake

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The big dilemma here: Would Pee-wee ever get a present that wasn’t fruitcake? —

Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2023 This very-merry experience will feature classic European Christmas Market staples like eggnog, fruitcake, and gingerbread alongside gifts made by local artisans. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2023 Among the merriment cruisers will find are food stands with eggnog, fruitcake, and gingerbread, and gift markets with local crafts. —

Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023 Madeline Carter/Associated Press LAS VEGAS — When Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens values first-round picks like Christmas fruitcakes, summer league can become difficult motivation, especially after two controversial trades of core players. —

Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for fruitcake