huckleberry

[ˈhʌkəlberi]

huckleberry Definition

• 1. the small edible dark-blue fruit of various North American shrubs of the genus Gaylussacia
• 2. a shrub bearing huckleberries

Using huckleberry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "huckleberry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The huckleberry pie was delicious.

• Example

  He went out to pick some huckleberries for breakfast.

• Example

  The huckleberry bush in the backyard is full of ripe berries.

huckleberry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for huckleberry

• blueberry
• bilberry
• whortleberry

Phrases with huckleberry

• huckleberry friend

  a close companion or friend

  Example

  I'm lucky to have you as my huckleberry friend.

• huckleberry over my persimmon

  beyond my abilities or understanding

  Example

  I'm sorry, but that's huckleberry over my persimmon.

• to be in a huckleberry above a persimmon

  to be in a position of superiority or advantage

  Example

  She's in a huckleberry above a persimmon when it comes to negotiating deals.

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Summary: huckleberry in Brief

A 'huckleberry' [ˈhʌkəlberi] is a small edible dark-blue fruit of various North American shrubs of the genus Gaylussacia. It can also refer to a shrub bearing huckleberries. The phrase 'huckleberry friend' denotes a close companion or friend, while 'huckleberry over my persimmon' means beyond one's abilities or understanding.