150+ Pick Up Lines That Actually Work (Funny, Cute, & Cringy)
Last Updated: June 10, 2025
We have created a list of the best pick up lines we could find! Whether you're looking to make someone's day at the bar or hoping to spark a connection on Tinder, these witty and playful lines are your secret weapon. Let's dive into the world of pick up lines and have some fun!
What is a pick up line?
A pick up line, often referred to as a chat-up line, is a clever or humorous phrase used to initiate a conversation with a stranger. While they might not always lead to success, they can break the ice and create memorable interactions. Think of them as conversation starters that add a touch of humor to those initial moments.
It's all about the delivery!
A great pick up line is all about confidence and timing. Even the best line can fall flat if it’s delivered wrong - check out our section at the bottom on how to deliver pick up lines
Disclaimer: Some of these pick up lines might be overly cringy or cheesy, but that's all part of the fun! Embrace the lightheartedness and don't be afraid to show your playful side.
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Funny Pick Up Lines
Let's kick things off with a dose of laughter - these funny pick up lines are designed to bring smiles and chuckles to your conversations.
- Do you like vegetables because I love you from my head tomatoes.
- If I could rearrange the alphabet I would put U and I together.
- If you were a Transformer, you'd be "Optimus Fine".
- Are you craving Pizza? Because I’d love to get a pizz-a you
- Are you Australian? Because you meet all of my koala-fications.
- Is your name Wi-fi? Because I'm really feeling a connection.
- I wish I were cross-eyed so I can see you twice.
- If a fat man puts you in a bag at night, don't worry I told Santa I wanted you for Christmas.
- Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only 10 I see!
- Are you French because Eiffel for you.
- You spend so much time in my mind, I should charge you rent.
- Are you from Starbucks because I like you a latte.
- Are you a banana because I find you a peeling.
- Do you like science because I've got my ion you.
- Is your body from McDonald's? Cause I'm lovin' it!
- If I were a transplant surgeon, I’d give you my heart.
- If looks could kill, you'd be a weapon of mass destruction.
- I was wondering if you’re an artist because you were so good at drawing me in.
- Kiss me if I'm wrong, but dinosaurs still exist, right?
- Are you Israeli? Cause you Israeli hot.
- Is your dad a terrorist? Because you are the bomb.
- I may not be a genie, but I can make all your wishes come true!
- There is something wrong with my phone. Could you call it for me to see if it rings?
- Do you have a tan, or do you always look this hot?
- Did you swallow magnets? Cause you're attractive.
- Do you generate electricity with water through the process of hydro power? Because dammmm.
- My mom thinks I'm gay, can you help me prove her wrong?
- Are you from Starbucks because I like you a latte.
- Are you from China? Because I'm China get your number.
- Is that a mirror in your pocket? Cause I can see myself in your pants!
- Are you religious? Cause you’re the answer to all my prayers.
- I was wondering if you’re an artist because you were so good at drawing me in.
- My love for you is like diarrhoea, I just can't hold it in.
- Are you my appendix? Because I don't understand how you work but this feeling n my stomach makes me want to take you out.
- Is your name ariel? Because I think we mermaid for each other.
- You must be the speed of light... because time stops when I look at you.
- I need to complain to spotify, because you must be this weeks hottest single.
- Do you smoke pot? Because weed be cute together.
- Is summer over? Because I’m about to 'fall' for you!
- Do you like raisins? How do you feel about a date?
- You know, I think you may be the sole reason for global warming.
Cheesy Pick Up Lines
For those who love a little extra sweetness, here are some cheesy pick up lines that will make hearts melt.
- You're like a dictionary... you add meaning to my life.
- Are you cake? Cause I want a piece of that.
- Are you lost ma'am? Because heaven is a long way from here.
- If you were a steak you would be well done.
- I must be in a museum, because you truly are a work of art.
- Well, here I am. What were your other two wishes?
- You’re so sweet, you’re giving me a toothache.
- Even if there wasn't gravity on earth, I'd still fall for you.
- Can I follow you home? Cause my parents always told me to follow my dreams.
- Are you a 90 degree angle? Cause you are looking right!
- Do you want to see a picture of a beautiful person? (hold up a mirror)
- If you were words on a page, you’d be fine print.
- I know this is going to sound cheesy, but I think you're the gratest.
- I'll give you a kiss. If you don't like it, you can return it.
- Wow, when god made you he was showing off.
- You must be Jamaican, because Jamaican me crazy.
- Have you been to the doctor's lately? Cause I think you're lacking some vitamin me.
- If beauty were time, you’d be eternity.
- We're not socks. But I think we'd make a great pair.
- Is it hot in here or is it just you?
- Your hand looks heavy. Here, let me hold it for you.
- Feel my t-shirt, it’s made of boyfriend material.
- If I had a garden I’d put your tulips and my tulips together
- You know what you would really look beautiful in? My arms.
- I want someone to look at me the way I look at chocolate cake.
- If I were a cat I'd spend all 9 lives with you.
- Can you pinch me, because you're so fine I must be dreaming.
- I thought Happiness starts with H. But why does mine starts with U.
- Your name must be Coca Cola, because you're soda-licious.
- Did you hear of the new disease called beautiful, I think you're infected.
- Does your left eye hurt? Because you’ve been looking right all day.
- My doctor says I'm lacking vitamin U.
- When a penguin finds a mate they stay with them for the rest of their life. Will you be my penguin?
- What does it feel like to be the most beautiful girl in the room?
- If we were playing poker, I would go all in.
- Of all the beautiful curves on your body, your smile is my favorite.
- If you were a triangle you'd be acute one.
- Just wondering...if you're here, who's running heaven?
- Your smile is proof that the best things in life are free.
Corny Pick Up Lines
Next up on our list, let's embrace the corniness with some charmingly corny pick up lines.
- Hey, tie your shoes! I don’t want you falling for anyone else.
- Life without you is like a broken pencil... pointless.
- I'm new in town. Could you give me directions to your apartment?
- If I were to ask you out on a date, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?
- There is something wrong with my cell phone. It doesn't have your number in it.
- If you were a library book, I would check you out.
- Roses are red, violets are blue, how would you like it if I came home with you?
- If you were a chicken, you'd be impeccable.
- If you were a vegetable you'd be a cutecumber.
- I've seem to have lost my number, can I have yours?
- Is your name Google? Because you've got everything I'm searching for.
- Are you a parking ticket? ‘Cause you’ve got fine written all over you.
- How much does a polar beat weigh? Enough to break the ice!
- Are you from Japan cause I'm trying to get in Japanties.
- Nice to meet you, I’m (your name) and you are... gorgeous!
- If I followed you home, would you keep me?
- Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk past again?
- My feet are getting cold... because you’ve knocked my socks off.
- Good thing I just bought term life insurance... because I saw you and my heart stopped!
- Are you a beaver? Cause daaaaaaaaam!
- Are you a camera? Because every time I look at you, I smile.
- If you were a fruit you'd be a fineapple.
- Are you a keyboard? Because you are my type.
- You must be a magician, because every time I look at you, everyone else disappears.
- Did your licence get suspended for driving all these guys crazy?
- You must be a ninja, because you snuck into my heart.
- Are you the moon? Because even when it's dark you shine.
- Do you play soccer? Because you're a keeper!
- Excuse me, is your name Earl Grey? Because you look like a hot-tea!
Cringy Pick Up Lines
Finally, last but not least, time for some cringy lines that might just get a laugh or an eye-roll. Use these cringy lines with warning as they may just have the opposite effect of what you intended.
- Do you have a name, or can I call you mine?
- Remember me? Oh, that’s right, I’ve met you only in my dreams.
- Somebody call the cops, because it’s got to be illegal to look that good!
- I must be a snowflake, because I've fallen for you.
- Do you like sales? Because if you're looking for a good one, clothing is 100% off at my place.
- Wouldn't we look cute on a wedding cake together.
- Hello, I'm a thief, and I'm here to steal your heart.
- I know you're busy today, but can you add me to your to-do list?
- If nothing lasts forever, will you be my nothing?
- Are you a cat because I'm feline a connection between us
- Thank god I'm wearing gloves because you are too hot to handle.
- My lips are like skittles. Wanna taste the rainbow?
- Pinch me, you’re so fine I must be dreaming.
- On a scale from 1 to 10, you're a 9... And I'm the 1 you need.
- I'll cook you dinner, if you cook me breakfast.
- Do your legs hurt from running through my dreams all night?
- Did it hurt? When you fell out of heaven?
- I’m not drunk, I’m just intoxicated by you.
- Your lips look so lonely... Would they like to meet mine?
- I'm no photographer, but I can picture us together.
- Hey, my name’s Microsoft. Can I crash at your place tonight?
- Was that an earthquake or did you just rock my world?
- If I had a dollar for every time I thought of you, I’d be in a higher tax bracket.
- I’ve been wondering, do your lips taste as good as they look?
- Are you going to kiss me or do I have to lie to my diary?
- Can I take a picture of you so santa knows what I want for christmas?
- I'm new in town, could you give me directions to your apartment?
- Would you grab my arm so I can tell my friends I've been touched by an angel?
- Have you got the time... I’ve got the time if you’ve got the place,
- Do I know you from somewhere? No? You just look so familiar. I must be mistaking you for my future wife.
- Mario is Red, Sonic is Blue. Press start to join and be my player 2.
Multi part pick up lines
These multi part pick up lines have good track record on Tinder and dating apps! Each is broken into two or more parts that can help kickstart a back and forth conversation after the line hits.
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You: Are you hiring?
Them: For what?
You: A boyfriend/girlfriend. I come highly qualified. Great cuddler, excellent texter, and I bring snacks. -
You: I just made a wish.
Them: What did you wish for?
You: I can’t say or it won’t come true... but it’s 5’6” with a cute smile and just matched with me. -
You: I was going to message you something cheesy.
Them: Hit me.
You: But even NASA hasn’t discovered a pickup line strong enough to describe how attractive you are. -
You: I’ve got a theory.
Them: Oh?
You: That we’d have dangerously good chemistry. Want to help me test it? -
You: I know a magic trick.
Them: Let’s hear it.
You: I can make your boredom disappear... all I need is one date. -
You: Do you believe in love at first bite?
Them: Huh?
You: Because if we had tacos together, I think you’d fall for me instantly. -
You: I’ve been investigating something.
Them: What?
You: The case of the cutest person on Tinder. And congratulations... you're the prime suspect.
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You: How do you like your coffee?
Them: [Their answer]
You: Perfect. That’s exactly how I’ll make it when we wake up next to each other. -
You: You’d be in my Spotify Wrapped.
Them: For what?
You: Most replayed thought of the year. -
You: What are you doing this weekend?
Them: Not sure yet.
You: Cool. Just checking if you’re free for me to ruin your single life. -
You: You know what's weird?
Them: What?
You: I feel like I’ve been looking for a missing piece... and it just swiped right. -
You: Let’s plan a trip.
Them: Where?
You: To the land where awkward small talk turns into magical first dates. -
You: What’s your go to comfort movie?
Them: [Their answer]
You: Noted. That’s what we’ll watch after our first date, under a blanket, with snacks I 100% overbought. -
You: If you were a fruit, you’d be a fineapple.
Them: [Their answer]
You: And if you were a vegetable, I’d visit you every day. Too dark? -
You: Are you a dog person?
Them: Yep!
You: Great, because I need someone to walk into my life and never leave. Also, I have snacks.
AI's Ingenious Pick Up Lines
AI continues to be more and more involved in our lives, so for an extra fun twist for our readers who made it this far... we used ChatGPT to write some of its own pick up lines, and the results are intriguing... has AI got more game than us humans?!
- Are you a campfire? Because you're hot and I can't resist getting closer.
- Are you made of copper and tellurium? Because you're Cu-Te.
- Is your name Netflix? Because I could watch you for hours.
- Do you believe in parallel universes? Because meeting you feels like a dream come true in all of them.
- Are you a shooting star? Because I wish I could spend this moment getting to know you better.
- Do you have a sunburn, or are you always this hot?
- Is your name Autumn? Because you're making all my leaves fall.
- If you were a book, you'd be a bestseller – because I can't put you down.
- If happiness were a currency, your smile would make me the richest person alive.
- Are you a compass? Because whenever I'm lost, my thoughts always point back to you.
How to deliver a pick up line
Anyone can just read a pick up line found on a random page of the internet, but saying it well is what makes it land. Here are some tips on how to improve your chances of success:
Confidence is key - If you're going for something outrageous or cringy on purpose, lean in with confidence. Awkward energy kills even the best line, Say it with a smile, and let them know you’re in on the joke!
Read the room - Cheesy and corny pick up lines can be charming or flop hard, depending on the mood and the person. Use these when the vibe is fun, lighthearted, or clearly open to banter.
Keep it light - Funny pick up lines work best when delivered with playful energy. They are suppose to be an icebreaker, not a marriage proposal!
Know when to laugh at yourself - If the line’s cheesy or corny (on purpose), a little self-awareness can make it work... Don’t be afraid to follow it up with, “Okay, that was bad, but it got your attention!”
Follow up smoothly - Whatever line you use, don’t stop there. Remember these lines are conversation starters, use a line and then smoothly shift to something real, follow up with a real question or compliment.
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