knopfler Share definition Flag Short for Mark Knopfler, the greatest living musician/lyricist/vocalist. He's still the man. Dire Straits front man was Mark Knopfler, and god did he ever rock out. Smooth as silk. knopfler by Chris from Vancouver May 5, 2006 0 0 Get merch Get the knopfler mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch