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First use appears c. 1911 or 1912. See cite below.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
nutty as a fruitcake
Today it means: Behaving in an eccentric, foolish, or kooky manner; very nutty. Full definition →
Today it means: Behaving in an eccentric, foolish, or kooky manner; very nutty. Full definition →
First use appears c. 1911 or 1912. See cite below.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.