Green’s Dictionary of Slang

Christopher Reeve n.

[rhy. sl. = peeve n.; ult. US actor Christopher Reeve (1952–2004)]

(Scot.) alcohol.

[Scot](con. 1980s) I. Welsh Skagboys 31: Imagine no bein able tae go fir a few fuckin hours withoot Christopher Reeve.
[Scot]I. Welsh Dead Man’s Trousers [13]: He’s fucked his life up, his shite cop life, wi the auld Christopher Reeve.