Wow. This thread really is all over the place, with lots of misinformation.
I won't say I'm an "expert" on this, but I do think a string bet is pretty easy to spot, and the definition is easy to understand, so maybe I am.
I'll address the original question first, highlighting the important parts:
This is not a string bet. Why? Because he only moved chips from his stack to the pot once, and when he realized he didn't have enough chips in his hand, he announced how many more he was going to get. This was all one action. He was effectively counting out $100 in chips, but didn't have enough in his hand. When he realized this, he announced his bet. He should have said, "Make it $100," but this "$25 more" crap accomplishes the same thing - it just looks fishy.
Now a few other scenarios for comparison:
1. He could have also counted out $50 chips, and then pulled the remaining $25 back to his stack, so long as he never released them. If he dropped them though, they would have to stay in the pot.
2. Had he said "Raise to $100" right off the bat, he could have put them out one at a time if he wanted, but his bet would be $100. This is why you should always state the amount of your bet. It makes things much easier.
3. Had he let go of that third stack of chips and THEN either said "and $25 more" or grabbed 5 more $5 chips and moved them into the pot, THAT would be a string bet.
4. Now, had he counted out his chips where he should have, next to his stack and not in the pot, he would be allowed to make as many trips to and from his stack as he wanted. He could count out the three stacks and then go back for a 4th, and then shove all 4 into the pot at once without even saying a word. The key here is that everything needs to go into the pot in once action.
See the differences?
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