United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
"The New York Times published a collection of essays by McCarthy, highlighting his sharp wit as a celebrated satirical novelist."
United States politician who unscrupulously accused many citizens of being Communists (1908-1957)
"Senator McCarthy led a heated campaign accusing dozens of government employees of being Communist spies without providing any evidence."
A surname, from Scottish Gaelic of Scottish Gaelic or Irish origin.
"The McCarthy family has lived in the small village for three generations."
The name McCarthy comes from the Irish phrase Mac Carthaigh, which literally means "son of Carthach." This surname traveled into English usage to identify members of this prominent Irish family.