Word of affection used between lovers. May also be used sarcastically as a put down, similar to the word hun
"Aw, shnukums, you shoudn't have gotten me something so expensive for my birthday, I love you!"
"Listen Shnukums, you let me do the thinking around here, got it?"
"Listen Shnukums, you let me do the thinking around here, got it?"
by Phily.Gee January 13, 2008