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

That ethos is also apparent at the spa, where kids ages 5 to 16 can have fun during treatments like the Chocolate Heaven experience (chocolate body mask, gentle facial) and mani/pedis. —Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

While this mani option, which is also known as soft gel, is great for durability, lasting shine, and strength, the self-leveling formula also ensures a smooth, professional finish with less filing, which is better for nail health long-term. —Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025

Need a Thanksgiving mani that also feels festive enough to deck the halls in? —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Nov. 2025

For the event, Bieber retained her preferred nail shape, a medium-long almond, but swapped the creamier texture of her mani oeuvre in favor of a nearly translucent nail, with a frosty wash of the most delicate color where a white French tip would typically be. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025

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