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.