"Charlie McCarthy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: After Charlie McCarthy, the dummy of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Charlie McCarthy
  1. (dated) A person under the control of another; a puppet or mouthpiece. Wikipedia link: Charlie McCarthy Tags: dated
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