shnikes

word from the movie tommy boy, takes place of the word shit

"holy shnikes!" -Chris Farly

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shnikes

Fake/imitation Nike brand sneakers purchased off the internet.

I showed my friend these brand new Nike's I bought on Ebay and he said "Dude are you stupid-did you really pay money for these? They aren't Nikes, they're Shnikes"

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shnikes

Synonym to the word snap, however different in that it's not used in the hip-hop culture. It can be used to describe 1. surprise 2. dismay 3. happiness.

First appearance: 1997, invented by two suburban elementary students: Jesse and Shawn.

1. Oh shnikes, you scared me!
2. Oh shnikes, I bombed that test.
3. Oh shnikes, I found $50!

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Shnikes

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.

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Shnike

To look like or resemble shit

I look like a shnike.

shnike

A variation of a curseword... also said as "shnikey" or "shnikies" when appropriate.

"I just got fired... shnike!"

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Shnikes

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.

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