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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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 Doc is based on the hit Italian series, Doc – Nelle tue mani, which was created and is produced by Fremantle prodco Lux Vide. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 May 2025 As always, Fox's latest mani is the work of nail artist Brittney Boyce, who sculpts all of the star's sets. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 May 2025 Case in point: Hailey Bieber showed off a moody mani while attending the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles, a significant change from her classic neutral glazed-donut nails. Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 14 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 2 Jun. 2025.

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