# Mani

/ˈmɑni/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mani
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a professional treatment for your hands and fingernails. It is a short way of saying 'manicure'.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Frequently paired with 'pedi' (pedicure) in the phrase 'mani-pedi'.

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