knee-buckler noun2 •(slang) A curveball (or occasionally a knuckleball) that fools the hitter, causing his or her knees to buckle (i.e. bend). •(slang) Anything so stunning as to have a weakening effect on a person.This guy is a sensitive and gentle, yet exciting sex partner, certainly not rough but always leading the dance. She could get weak, just anticipating him, a real knee buckler. — 2008 formsknee-bucklers