plural of manic pixie dream girl

(film, sometimes derogatory) A stock female character, typically characterized as a bubbly, quirky free spirit, whose main purpose within a narrative is to teach a young male protagonist to embrace the mysteries and adventures of life.

(religion) A syncretic, dualistic religion that combined elements of Zoroastrian, Christian, and Gnostic thought, founded by the Iranian prophet Mani in 3rd century AD.

A follower of Manichaeism.

Of or relating to Manichaeism. / Of or concerning a Manichaean. / (by extension) Referring to a worldview of distinct good and evil.

Alternative form of Manichaeism

A cosmetic treatment for the fingernails. / (dated) A manicurist.

to trim the fingernails

Wide tubes of pasta filled with a savoury stuffing and baked in the oven.

(informal) Having a mania, or behaving as if one had a mania; manic.