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fruitcake

[froot-keyk] / ˈfrutˌkeɪk /






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"I was lacking this sense of vulnerability and honesty in my music," she told Billboard, until "I learned accuracy and just saying exactly what it is, like on Lucky Blucky Fruitcake".

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

Fruitcake is an ancient goody, with the oldest versions a sort of energy bar made by the Romans to sustain their soldiers in battle.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2024

The key is to follow what I call the Fruitcake Principle: If you don’t value it, don’t regift it.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2017

Emergency Fruitcake Delivery: A post-Christmas service provided by regifting centers.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2017

The cupcake of the month is called Royale Fruitcake, which the bakery promises is “not your grandma’s” version.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2014




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