mani

noun

ˈma-nē 

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 singer wore a bronze mani and matching makeup—and delivered the perfect inspo to warm up your January beauty routine. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026

Each generation also wore neutral nails in an almond shape, with Hawn in a shorter, soft white mani and Hudson opting for a longer length and sheer finish. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026

Look for glossy nude dupes to recreate the mani. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026

That’s why many nail enthusiasts are switching to at-home mani-pedis — and turning it into a 2026 beauty trend. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for manicure entry 1

First Known Use

1990, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing mani

• mani-pedi

Rhymes for mani

• bonnie
• bonny
• brawny
• connie
• johnnie
• johnny
• rani
• scrawny
• tawny
• afghani
• fulani
• romani