mani

noun

ˈma-nē 

plural manis

informal

: manicure

Paint one finger on each hand a slightly different hue. "Do low-key glitter or another shade from the same color family as the rest of your mani," says New York City celebrity nail tech Elle.

—Health

see also mani-pedi

Examples of mani in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her long nails were shaped into square tips and painted a buttery-lemon shade of yellow, a mani that paired perfectly with an eye-catching pale yellow teddy dress. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024

For a spooky mani with a similar finish, reach for Nailtopia’s Go Matte Top Coat. —Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024

But a salon mani can cost you a pretty penny and precious time. —Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024

Based on the Italian series Doc – Nelle tue mani, Fox’s medical drama is executive produced by Steinberg, the project’s writer/showrunner Barbie Kligman, and Erwin Stoff. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

short for manicure entry 1

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mani

• mani-pedi