Verboticism: Mantisize

'Do you really think I'm cute?'

DEFINITION: To flirt with a purpose or ulterior motive -- as opposed to casual flirting, which is just for fun.

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Mantisize

Created by: Topper

Pronunciation:

Sentence: that girl is mantisizing Jerry; he doesn't stand a chance.

Etymology: Refers to a Praying mantis, the male of which, once wooed, is beheaded.

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