Aligator arm

To pretent to want to pay the check at a restaurant or bar, insincerely. He "Aligator armed" the check. Example is to reach out, but only so slightly to try to get the check but have it taken away by someone else at the table that will pay.

He "Aligator armed" the check. Example is to reach out, but only so slightly to try to get the check but have it taken away by someone else at the table that will pay.