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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The series is based on the Italian series Doc–Nelle tue mani, which was inspired by the true events of Dr. Pierdante Piccioni who lost 12 years of memories after a car crash. Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 The Life of a Showgirl nail inspiration Ready to channel Taylor’s new era at your next mani appointment? Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025 Inspired by real events and based on the popular Italian series Nelle tue mani, the medical drama centers on Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker), who's forced to start over after a car accident wipes out the last eight years of her memory, including a divorce. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025 Doc is based on the Italian series Nelle tue mani, which was created and is produced by Lux Vide, a Fremantle Company. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 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 14 Oct. 2025.

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