fruitcake

English

/ˈfɹuːt.keɪk/

noun
Definitions
  • A cake containing dried fruits and, optionally, nuts, citrus peel and spice.
  • (chiefly) A crazy or eccentric person.
  • (US) A homosexual male.

Etymology

Compound from English fruit + English cake.

Origin

English

cake

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