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word from the movie tommy boy, takes place of the word shit
"holy shnikes!" -Chris Farly
shnikes by biggin425 July 31, 2006
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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.
Shnikes by ShanwH January 14, 2006

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!!!!

shinkles 

the combination of sheets and wrinkles that make the lines on your face and skin from laying on sheets while you sleep.
when i woke up this morning i said, "omg mom look at the shinkles all over my face and leg!"
shinkles by Corinne Fullmer July 3, 2008

shnibles 

The little torn pieces of paper left on the side of loose leaf pulled from a notebook.
My teacher wont except paper with the shnibles left intact.
shnibles by godscall October 28, 2009
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
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"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

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trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
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