Green’s Dictionary of Slang

Charlie Smirke n.

[rhy. sl. = berk n.; ult. UK jockey Charlie Smirke (fl. 1922–53), who claimed three Derbies and the St Leger among other successes]

a fool.

1992		R. Puxley Cockney Rabbit.
2003		B. Dark Dirty Cockney Rhy. Sl.