What is a huckleberry friend?

Someone who’s as sweet as huckleberries? Or did Holly Golightly have a fondness for huckleberry jam?

A true friend, someone that’s right for the job. I didn’t know what Mercer was on about until I looked it up.

This guy?

I see. Thank you.

You’re welcome.
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In the context of the song, it’s also a pun on “Huckleberry Finn”. (The song is about a river, remember.) Huckleberry Finn=>Huckleberry Friend

He’s your huckleberry…