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Definition of mani

mani

/ˈmæn.i/
man · i
Plural:manis
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• noun

1

An informal shortening of manicure, referring to a cosmetic treatment of the hands and fingernails involving shaping, filing, and polishing.

Example

"She booked an appointment at the local salon for a quick mani before the wedding."

2

A peanut or groundnut, especially in Caribbean and Latin American culinary contexts.

Example

"The street vendor sold paper cones filled with roasted mani seasoned with sea salt."

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• Rhymes for mani

• Nearby Words

manhood
manhunt
manhunter
mani
mania
maniac
maniacal

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 20th century as an informal clipping of 'manicure', which itself derives from French 'manucure', from Latin 'manus' (hand) and 'cura' (care).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mani. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mani
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