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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Though the star does dabble in other colors and textures, the classic nude nail is definitely her mani comfort zone. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025 The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was paired with Charli's signature black hair, a large diamond ring and a red mani. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Gomez’s mani, which Bachik posted to his Instagram, is a deep shade of chrome red, falling somewhere between burgundy and plum. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024 Jennie went matchy-matchy with her mani, echoing both the color and the sheerness of her dramatic cape. Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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