fruitcake

/ˈfruɪtkeɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A sweet bread made with dried fruit, typically served as a dessert or snack.

“She reluctantly accepted the fruitcake from her aunt, hoping to find some other gifts under the tree.”

2. noun

A person who is annoyingly persistent or insistent, often in a way that is perceived as tiresome or annoying.

“He’s such a fruitcake, always calling me at 6 am to talk about his latest business venture.”

3. noun

A foolish or annoying person.

“Stop hanging out with that fruitcake, he’s bringing you down.”

4. verb

To behave in a foolish or annoying manner.

“He fruitcaked all day, refusing to listen to reason and causing a scene.”

Synonyms

  • goofball
  • knucklehead

Antonyms

  • level-headed
  • sensible