What does «manito» mean in Spanish?

Brother, friend, compadre.

♦ Used in: Mexico

Examples of use in Spanish: "es mi manito del alma".
Trust treatment.

Examples of use in Spanish: "¡Oye manito!, ¿qué tal andas?".
Manecita, small hand, the hand of a child usually.

Examples of use in Spanish: "corre la manita de allí que te puedes lastimar".
Help, aid, assistance, support. Also alms.

Examples of use in Spanish: "le estoy pidiendo una manito, para que me ayude".

"¿No me da una manito?".
A sugary liquid or manna used as a purgative for children.