Word
mani
Phoneticsmani
/ˈmɑni/
Definition
n. a professional treatment for your hands and fingernails. It is a short way of saying 'manicure'.
n. a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails, involving shaping, filing, and often painting the nails. A clipping of 'manicure'.
Examples
“I am going to the salon for a mani and pedi.”
“She treated herself to a professional mani before the wedding to ensure her nails looked perfect in the photos.”
“While a basic mani focuses on nail health and simple polish, many clients now opt for gel treatments that offer significantly more durability against daily wear and tear.”
Examples
simple
“I am going to the salon for a mani and pedi.”
contextual
“She treated herself to a professional mani before the wedding to ensure her nails looked perfect in the photos.”
complex
“While a basic mani focuses on nail health and simple polish, many clients now opt for gel treatments that offer significantly more durability against daily wear and tear.”
Usage
Frequently paired with 'pedi' (pedicure) in the phrase 'mani-pedi'.