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

Recent Examples on the Web 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, 25 Oct. 2024 The Olive & June Penny Nail Art Tool can also be used to create fun designs, including ombré, dots, French manis and much more. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 In true Hailey Bieber–style, the mani appears to be a custom nail color featuring layered brown and gold shades with her signature long almond shape. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2024 Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover $7 $5 Amazon Dead skin ruining your nearly-perfect mani? Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mani 

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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

Dictionary Entries Near mani

Cite this Entry

“Mani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mani. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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