Definitions for fruitcake

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IPA: /ˈfrutˌkeɪk/

Fruitcake is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 442 anagrams from letters in fruitcake (acefikrtu).

Definitions for fruitcake

noun

1. a rich cake containing dried or candied fruit, nuts, etc.
2. Slang. a crazy or eccentric person; nut.

Origin of fruitcake

First recorded in 1840-50; fruit + cake

Examples for fruitcake

fruitcake quickly acclimated to its American home, and even plays a supporting role in American literature.

The fruitcake was duly packed, transported, and eaten—we are bound to say without ill effect.