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

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This meant bringing in a masseuse or a mani/pedicurist or Sugarfish for sushi or Sprinkles for cupcakes, but always unannounced and never on the regular. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 Take a vacation from your usual mani with these pretty Essie shades. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 But with a simple, clear mani like this, the nail and cuticle prep is key (the glassy polish won’t hide anything, so getting your fingers looking picture-perfect before will be a game-changer!). Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 3 June 2025 Just like when donning a classic red mani, red toes give off an inherent boldness, while still being feminine and flattering. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mani

Word History

Etymology

short for manicure entry 1

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mani was in 1990

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“Mani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mani. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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