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A word that reveals dismay or surprise depending on the context. Often replaces the use of the word 'shit' in a sentence or statement. Used increasingly during the 90's, can be seen used in the film Tommy Boy.
Holy Shnikes, I almost shit my pants.
Shnikes by ShanwH January 14, 2006
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shnikies 

1.) Holy Cow, or gee-wilikers, a term used during an act of great shock or astonishment.

2.) A breed of oompa-loompas that create kindness in one's life.

Origin: Developed during the Dark Ages, and since kindness was shocking, thats the word's origin. (see def. 2)
Shnikies, it's a Udavi!!!!

shnikeys 

a replacement word for the 'S' word. Usually used when a teen is talking and notices that his/her parent is in the room.
bob- yo did you hear Jane is going out with John?
jim- holy (notices mom next to him) shnikeys!!!!
shnikeys by habeb December 15, 2008
A commonly used phrase in Cincinnati Suburbs,(ex. Loveland, Milford, Madiera) and has even been found to have been used in parts of Southeast Indiana (ex. Batesville, Oldenburg). A varient on an expletive with a similair spelling, although often used in other situations. Other spellings of the word include shnikies, shnikeys, and shnikieys
Most Common Expressions: "Holy Shnikes Batman!" used in an intense situation

"Shnikes, That was Close" used in a close-call situation.
Shnikes by AJ Cambro August 27, 2005

shinkies 

euphemism for the word "shit", used in every colloquial form that the word shit, or crap, is used. Generally not used to refer to actual merde.
Ah, shinkies, I left my keys. In there. With the monster. Crap.
shinkies by grim_jim_twilley September 1, 2010

Shnikeys 

Popularized by Chris Farley in the movie Tommy Boy, shnikeys is a euphamistic way to say shit. Although it is usually prefaced by the word "holy" it can also be used in other contexts. Sincere use of the word is considered hilarious.

Chris Farley claimed that his father used to use the word in his household because he never wanted to swear in front of his kids.
"Holy shnikeys! I've got ten burritos to make, and I'm running out of tortillas!"

"I didn't know that stacked shnikeys that high!"
Shnikeys by Nick Faber December 24, 2008