Huckleberry: meaning, definitions and examples

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huckleberry

 

[ หˆhสŒk.ษ™lหŒbษ›r.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical fruit

A huckleberry is a small, sweet, edible fruit that grows on shrubs in the genera Vaccinium and Gaylussacia. These berries are often found in North America and are similar in appearance to blueberries but have a more tart flavor. Huckleberries are commonly used in jams, pies, and other desserts.

Synonyms

berry, blueberry, fruit

Examples of usage

  • We picked fresh huckleberries in the woods.
  • Huckleberry pie is a popular dessert in the region.
  • The children enjoyed huckleberry picking with their grandparents.
Context #2 | Noun

colloquial term

In colloquial English, 'huckleberry' can refer to a person who is helpful or friendly. It can also be used to describe someone who is small or insignificant, often in an affectionate or endearing way. The term is seen in various cultural contexts, suggesting companionship or support.

Synonyms

buddy, companion, friend

Examples of usage

  • He's my huckleberry in tough times.
  • She always refers to her friends as her huckleberries.
  • He's a good huckleberry to have around.

Translations

Translations of the word "huckleberry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mirtilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเค•เคฒเคฌเฅ‡เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heidelbeere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blueberry

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะพั€ะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ borรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒซใƒ™ใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท myrtille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arรกndano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaban mersini

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆํด๋ฒ ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุช ุงู„ุนู„ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ borลฏvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤuฤoriedka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถŠๆฉ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ borovnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะบะถะธะดะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ”แƒœแƒ™แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moruq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arรกndano

Etymology

The term 'huckleberry' is derived from the early American English word 'huckle', which is thought to have originated from the dialectal term for 'huckle' or 'huckleberry', referring to certain types of berries. The word likely has roots in the Old English 'hucchal', which suggests a diminutive and affectionate form. 'Huckleberry' was first recorded in the 19th century in North America, where it gained popularity as the name for edible berries produced by various shrubs. The fruit has played an important role in Native American cuisine and culture, as well as in early settlers' diets. Over time, 'huckleberry' has also taken on informal meanings in English vernacular, particularly in the southern United States, relating to friendship and camaraderie.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,533 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.