The act of uncharacteristacally
flirting with an indivdual to
manipulate an outcome, deal, or decision. Once the goal is acheived, the
flirting comes to an abrupt halt.
Ethan: "Is James seriously flirting with the gay guy behind the starbucks counter??"
Tom: "Yeah, but don't worry, it's just flanipulation. He's a bigger
cheapskate than he is a
heterosexual and hates paying for
expensive coffee"