huckleberry

A huckleberry is a small type of wild blueberry that grows in North America.

You might hear people talking about picking huckleberries on a hike or using them to make a tasty jam. But what does this word have to do with the popular novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"? The author, Mark Twain, chose a common name for his main character because it was already associated with rural life in America - kids would often go huckleberry-picking as part of their summer adventures. So when you hear someone talk about a Huck Finn or refer to a place as "huck-friendly", they're probably thinking of the laid-back, outdoorsy vibe that comes with the name.