You’ve locked eyes across the room (or swiped right on their Tider profile), and now you need the perfect opening line to make them smile — and perhaps even get their phone number. That’s where this list of the best pick up lines comes in!
We’ve all heard the bad (read: cheesy) pick up lines. But has asking someone if they’re from Tennessee ever actually worked in real life? We think not. So to help you successfully shoot your shot, we’re sharing the best pick up lines for every style, from funny jokes that’ll make them smile to unique one-liners they’ve never heard before.
And yes, we’re also sharing a few good cheesy pick up lines, too — they’re classics for a reason!
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How We’ve Curated Our List
To create this list of the best pick up lines, we polled our GWS audience for their favorites — from their go-to openers when chatting someone up to the funny pick up lines that have worked on them. In other words, these pick up lines have been tried and tested by real people, so you know they’re good!
As for the rest of the list, we also included a few of our editors’ personal faves, as well as some of the best pick up lines from classic rom-coms. Because if someone understands your When Harry Met Sally reference, then you know they’re the one!
How to Choose The Best Pick Up Line For Your Specific Flirting Situation
The best pick up lines run the gamut from corny puns to sexy innuendos. But how do you choose the best pick up line to woo the person you want to flirt with? Well, get that first date planned, because here are a few pick up line tips and tricks to win them over!
- Read the room: Instead of having a single pick up line for every situation, try to tailor your one-liner to the current setting and person. Are they laughing with their friends at a busy bar, or sitting by themselves at a quiet coffee shop? Did you slide into their DMs, or did you match on Hinge? This will affect the kind of pick up line that works best — from a flirty opener to a more low-key question.
- Think about your intention: Do you want to take this person on a date and potentially fall in love…or are you just looking for a hook-up? Choose a pick up line that reflects your intention for approaching them in the first place. After all, a sexy pick up line will give someone a much different impression than a cheesy and romantic one.
- Have fun with it: Even the best pick up lines typically come across as cheesy, so don’t take yourself too seriously. Instead, treat your pick up line as a funny ice breaker to make them smile and start getting to know your (hopefully) future date.
- Be prepared for rejection: Making the first move is always a gamble, and a good pick up line is here to make it a little easier. But that doesn’t mean it always works! The person could be in a relationship, or they might not be feeling your vibe. Take note of their response to your pick up line and respectfully move on if it’s a rejection.
GWS Pro Tip! Did they love your pick up line? Success! Now for the real conversation. Don’t just rely on your pick up line to win someone over — it’s also important to have some follow-up questions ready to learn more about your new crush. A good pick up line will help you start a connection, but good conversation will help you keep it.
Wondering what to say after your pick up line? Check out our list of the 125 best questions to deepen your connection — from flirty Q’s to romantic topics.
Best Rizz Pick Up Lines
Want to rizz someone up, but can’t think of any pick up lines that don’t sound cheesy? We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve rounded up the best pick up lines that are guaranteed to make a good first impression. Because with a little rizz, even a cheesy pick up line can make someone fall head over heels. We see a hot date in your future!
1. “Do you have a name, or can I call you mine?”
2. “My friends bet me that I wouldn’t be able to start a conversation with the hottest person in the bar. Wanna buy some drinks with their money?”
3. “Your hand looks heavy, can I hold it for you?”
4. “What’s the difference between a fork and a knife? Let’s find out tonight over dinner.”
5. “Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?”
6. “Excuse me while I delete my dating apps.”
7. “Do you have the time? I want to remember the exact minute I met you.”
8. “I seem to have lost my phone number. Could I have yours?”
9. “I’m going to have to ask you to leave. You’re making everybody else look bad.”
10. “When I text you good morning tomorrow, what number should I use?”
11. “Do I know you? Because you look a lot like my next girlfriend/boyfriend/partner.”
12. “Well, here I am. What are your other two wishes?”
13. “Something’s wrong with my eyes, because I can’t take them off of you.”
14. “Do you have an Instagram? My parents always told me to follow my dreams.”
15. “Can I take a picture with you to prove to all my friends that angels do exist?”
16. “Did we have class together? I could’ve sworn we had chemistry.”
17. “Do you have a pen? I want to write down your number so I can text you the details for our date tonight.”
18. “(Holds out hand). I’m going for a walk. Would you hold this for me?”
19. “I was going to call you beautiful, but then I realized I don’t have your number yet.”
20. “Is your name Google? Because you have everything I’ve been searching for.”
21. “I can’t sleep anymore. Thanks to you, my reality is finally better than my dreams”
22. “Friday or Saturday? (Pause.) I’m trying to figure out what day I should take you out next week.”
23. “I don’t know you, but I want to.”
24. “You’re attractive, stylish, and have an amazing smile. What’s the catch?”
Best Sexy and Dirty Pick Up Lines
If you’re looking for the best pick up lines to show someone exactly how into them you are — without sounding like a creep — look no further than these sexy one-liners. They perfectly walk the (pick up) line between sounding sexy and coming across as too forward. Best paired with a few heart eye emojis! 😍
GWS Pro Tip! If you’re approaching a stranger (or even a new match on a dating app), we suggest steering clear of any overly dirty pick up lines. These can easily make someone feel objectified or uncomfortable, which should never be the goal with a pick up line. Instead, save the ultra-sexy pick up lines for someone you know a little better. That’s third date material, amiright?!
25. “Your lips look lonely. Would they like to meet mine?”
26. “When I make you breakfast in the morning, what would you like?”
27. “Can you lend me a kiss? I promise I’ll give it back.”
28. “Do you have a sunburn, or are you always this hot?”
29. “Want to help me get on Santa’s naughty list this year?”
30. “I’ve been wondering, do your lips taste as good as they look?”
31. “Nice shirt…it would look even better on my bedroom floor.”
32. “Is it hot in here or is it just you?”
33. “If being sexy was a crime, you’d be guilty as charged.”
34. “Do you like sleeping? Me too. We should do it together sometime.”
35. “I love my bed, but I’d rather be in yours.”
Best Corny and Cheesy Pick Up Lines
No matter how you deliver your pick up line, chances are it’s going to come across as pretty corny. So why not lean into it?! These cheesy pick up lines acknowledge the awkwardness of shooting your shot with a complete stranger, and then run with it. After all, you have nothing to lose — and you may just find someone who loves Dad jokes as much as you do!
36. “You’re pretty and I’m cute. Together we’d be pretty cute.”
37. “Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got FINE written all over you.”
38. “I thought happiness started with an H. Why does mine start with U?”
39. “Do you have a driver’s license? Because you’re driving me crazy.”
40. “It’s not even Halloween yet, and you’re already dressed like the love of my life.”
41. “Are you a time traveler? Because I see you in my future.”
42. “Shouldn’t you be on top of a Christmas tree right now? Because that’s where angels belong.”
43. “Are you a magician? Because whenever I look at you, everyone else disappears.”
44. “If you and I were socks, we’d make a great pair.”
45. “I can’t tell if that was an earthquake, or if you just rocked my world.”
46. “Call life support. I’ve fallen for you and I can’t get up.”
47. “Kiss me if I’m wrong, but dinosaurs still exist, right?”
48. “It’s a good thing I have my library card, because I am totally checking you out.”
49. “Do you mind if I tie your shoes? I don’t want you to fall for anyone else.”
50. “If you were words on a page, you’d be called fine print.”
51. “Are you an artist? Because you’re very talented at drawing me in.”
52. “Do you want to know what’s on the menu tonight? Me-N-U.”
53. “I would never play hide and seek with you because someone like you is impossible to find.”
54. “If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together.”
55. “I don’t believe in love at first sight, but you have me considering love at first swipe.”
56. “Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only 10 I see.” (Sorry, we had to!)
Best Funny Pick Up Lines
At the end of the day, the best pick up lines are the ones that make someone laugh. There’s truly nothing sexier than a sense of humor! So keep scrolling for the best pick up lines to lighten the mood, show off your hilarious personality, and start your convo with a smile. Because once you have them smiling, you’re in.
57. “Call me Shrek because I’m head ogre heels for you.”
58. “Is your name Wi-Fi? Because I’m feeling a connection.”
59. “If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.”
60. “If you were a fruit, you’d be a fineapple.”
61. “Are you my appendix? Because this feeling in my stomach makes me want to take you out.”
62. “I’m not usually a hoarder, but I think I’d like to keep you forever.”
63. “Are you a campfire? Because you’re hot and I want s’more.”
64. “I think there’s something wrong with my phone. Your number’s not in it.”
65. “If I was an octopus, all three of my hearts would be beating for you.”
66. “Are you Siri? Because you autocomplete me.”
67. “I should complain to Spotify for not naming you this week’s hottest single.”
68. “Are you a beaver? Because daaaaam.”
69. “Do you like Star Wars? Because Yoda one for me.”
70. “Is your name Waldo? Because someone like you is hard to find.”
71. “Are you a keyboard? Because you’re just my type.”
72. “Do you have a shovel, because I’m digging you.”
73. “Are you a broom? Because you just swept me off my feet.”
74. “Do you fish? Because you have me hooked.”
For more funny conversation starters, don’t miss our round-up of the best would you rather questions for adults — and yes, they also double as good pick up lines!
Best Flirty Smooth Pick Up Lines
Ready to make your move? Let the flirting commence! To help you stand out from the crowd and make your intentions known, we’re sharing the best smooth pick up lines that’ll have them smiling, blushing, and handing over their phone number. If you want to get your flirtationship started on the right foot, these pick up lines are the best of the best.
75. “Hi, my name is [insert your name], but you can call me tomorrow.”
76. “I hope you know CPR because you just took my breath away.”
77. “Have we met before? Actually, never mind—I think it was just in my dreams.”
78. “What does it feel like? To be the most attractive person in the room?”
79. “Do you know the difference between history and you? History is in the past and you’re my future.”
80. “Are you tired? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day.”
81. “I had a good pickup line ready to go, but you’re so good-looking I’m literally speechless.”
82. “I’m writing an article on the finer things in life and I was hoping I could interview you.”
83. “Do you have a map? Because I keep getting lost in your eyes.”
84. “Somebody call the cops, because you just stole my heart.”
85. “I bet my number sounds nicer than yours. Want to hear it?”
86. “Do you have a Band-Aid? I scraped my knee falling for you.”
87. “I never believed in love at first sight, but that was before I saw you.”
88. “I’d like to take you to the movies but they don’t let you bring your own snacks in.”
89. “I should charge you rent for spending so much time in my head.”
90. “If good-looking was a crime, you’d be serving a life sentence.”
91. “You know what you would look really beautiful in? My arms.”
92. “You are everything I never knew I always wanted.”
93. “They say dating is a numbers game, so can I get yours?”
94. “You’re incredibly good-looking, but I can tell that’s the least interesting thing about you. I’d love to know more.”
Unique and Unexpected Pick Up Lines
Want to ensure you don’t get left on read? Then ditch the corny pick up lines and catch them off-guard with these unique one-liners instead! Fun and unexpected, these pick up lines will leave them wanting more — or, at the very least, wondering how you came up with such an original opening line. Consider the ice broken!
95. “Do you know how much a polar bear weighs? Enough to break the ice. What’s up?”
96. “I’m actually from the future, where we’ve been married for 20 years. I’ve come back to settle an argument about when and where our first date was.”
97. “You have a little bit of cute on your face.”
98. “Are you a Mariah Carey song? Because All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
99. “You may fall from the sky, you may fall from a tree, but the best way to fall is to fall in love with me.”
100. “You see my friend over there? They want to know if you think I’m cute.”
101. “My favorite word is universe because it starts with U N I.”
102. “Let’s flip a coin. Head, I’m yours. Tails, you’re mine.”
103. “Hi, I just wanted to thank you for the gift. I’ve been wearing this smile ever since you gave it to me.”
104. “I’ve got this little problem. I’ve got a stalker… I need a cover. I need for you to pretend we’re having a scintillating conversation, and you are wildly entertained.”
105. “You look a little sick. Do you need some Vitamin Me?”
106. “I’m blinded by your beauty. I need your name and phone number for insurance purposes.”
107. “Let’s watch Finding Nemo and kiss every time we see a fish.”
108. “I need your help. How do I start a conversation with an attractive person and eventually ask them out on a date?”
109. “I’m not a photographer, but I can still picture us together.”
110. “When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”
Cute Math Pick Up Lines
Math nerds, rejoice! Whether you’re chatting someone up in math class or at your accounting job — or you’re searching for your math-loving soul mate — these pick up lines are the solution you’ve been looking for. Because who can resist a little equation humor?!
111. “There’s one of you, and one of me, and that equals <3.”
112. “If you were a triangle, you’d be acute one.”
113. “4 + 4 equals 8, but you + me equals fate.”
114. “Do you like math? Honestly, I hate it. The only number I care about is yours.”
115. “Are you the square root of 100? Because you’re a solid 10.”
116. “I heard you like math. So what’s the sum of you + me?”
117. “I hate fractions. Will you be my other half and complete me?”
118. “You are sweeter than 3.14159.”
119. “On a scale of 1 to 10, you’re a 9, and I’m the 1 you need.”
120. “I’m not a mathematician, but I’m pretty good with numbers. How about we exchange a few?”
121. “Are you the factorial of 0? Because you are the one.”
122. “Can I call-cu-later?”
123. “Your beauty is like pi. Never-ending.”
124. “Are you the square root of -1? Because you can’t be real!”
125. “I normally go for an 8, but I would settle for a 10 like you.”
Get To Know Them Better With Our Most-Loved Relationship Guides
We get it: pick up lines don’t always work. But for the times your pick up line does strike gold, it’s important to have a few more questions lined up to keep the convo going. And we have the perfect guides to help!
Want to keep the fun vibes rolling? Check out our list of the best would you rather questions for adults, from funny Q’s to spicy topics. And yes, these can also be used as unique pick up lines!
If you’re searching for something to talk about after delivering your pick up line, don’t miss this round-up of the 125 best questions for couples. Because pick up lines are only successful if they lead to great conversations, amiright?!
And speaking of questions to ask after your pick up line, we also created a guide for the 21 best questions to ask a girl, according to real women. We’ve rounded up ultra flirty questions to pair with your ultra flirty pick up line!
Which of these pick up lines are you planning to use? Did we miss any of your favorite pick up lines? Let us know in the comments below!