Huckleberry

/ˈhʌkəˌbɛri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, round berry that is sweet and edible, typically blue or black, found in North America.

We picked huckleberries in the mountains last summer.

A plant that produces huckleberries, belonging to the genus Vaccinium.

The huckleberry bushes were full of ripe berries ready for harvest.

Used informally, it can refer to a person who is a close friend or companion.

He's my huckleberry; we do everything together.

The term huckleberry is thought to be a diminutive of 'huckle', which comes from the word 'huckle', meaning 'a type of berry'.

I'll be your huckleberry:

A phrase meaning I'll be your helper or friend.

Huckleberry Finn:

A reference to the character from Mark Twain's novel, symbolizing adventure and innocence.

A term for someone who is a good friend or companion.

He's my huckleberry through thick and thin.

To be in a situation where you are responsible for someone or something.

I'm in charge of this project; I guess I'm your huckleberry.