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

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No matter what your plans may be, sparkly New Year's nails are a given: A killer mani is the perfect accessory for any outfit, after all. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024 Opt for a chrome finish for your silver nails with high shine with some jeweled details, like this stunning mani on Megan Fox. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 Of course, her mani of the moment (which had now transformed into her engagement mani) was on full display in all of the happy photos: short, subtly polished nails. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024 The Italian series, Doc — Nelle tue mani, which was created and is produced by Lux Vide, a Fremantle Company, revolved around a male protagonist. Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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