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

Swift’s nude mani on that episode looks to be the same as the one in her engagement photos. —Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025

Despite what the marketing calendar may tell you, there's still plenty of summertime left, which means there's plenty of time for a butter yellow mani of your own! —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Aug. 2025

Add a sexy mani for a complete look with the Cherry Coded Collection from Lights Lacquer. —Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

In the French Quarter, The Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton offer lush massages, facials, body scrubs, and mani/pedis, plus access to their swimming pool and hot tub for a delicious soak. —Essence, 23 June 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