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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
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Shnikeys 

Holy Shnikeys that spider is fucking huge!
Shnikeys by Jaems January 13, 2004

shnikeys 

oh shit. uh oh. shit. oopsies. oh no!
Shnikeys! I forgot to wear my pants today.
shnikeys by okeydokeyartichokey December 28, 2007

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 John never told me that!
shnikeys by habeb December 24, 2008
word from the movie tommy boy, takes place of the word shit
"holy shnikes!" -Chris Farly
shnikes by biggin425 July 31, 2006
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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