Charlie Drake, n. — Green’s Dictionary of Slang

Charlie Drake n.

[rhy. sl.; ult. UK comedian Charlie Drake (1925–2006)]

1. a brake (on a car).

1998

2. a break (for tea etc).

1998

3. in pl. delirium tremens, i.e. the shakes, the n. (1)

2012

D. O’Donnell Locked Ward (2013) 173: ‘You’ve certainly got the Charlie Drakes,’ said John, nodding at Skoosh’s violently shaking hands.