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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Selena Gomez also went for a naked nail at the Oscars, matching her mani to her dress. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025 Johnson, meanwhile, unintentionally or intentionally made a case for the mani while on the set of Verity on Wednesday, March 12. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 14 Mar. 2025 Think of these hydrating treatments like moisturizers for your mani. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025 Mix in metal decals and French mani designs for a really unique look. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Feb. 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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