Meaning of 'Nutty as a fruitcake'
What does the saying 'Nutty as a fruitcake' mean?
Idiom: Nutty as a fruitcake
Meaning:
Someone who's nutty as a fruitcake is irrational or crazy.
(This can be shortened to 'a fruitcake'.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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