The surprising origins of “I’m Your Huckleberry” and what exactly the phrase means

Oct 11, 2019

If you’ve ever seen Tombstone, then you’re surely familiar with the phrase “I’m your huckleberry.” It’s the most famous of lines from Doc Holliday (played by Val Kilmer) who’s full of iconic dialogue. But what does the phrase actually mean and where does it come from?

The answer isn’t so straightforward.