153 Pick-Up Lines to Use Whether You're Flirting Over Text or in Real Life

Whether you meet a potential love interest in real life or match with them on a dating app, finding the courage to strike up a conversation can be nerve-wracking, and that's especially if you’re a bit more introverted. A pick-up line can be the perfect way to break the ice, allowing you to demonstrate your interest in a playful and low-stakes manner. While pick-up lines are often labeled as clumsy (or sometimes creepy), they don’t have to be. It essentially comes down to your tone, approach, and delivery. When you nail these three key factors, pick-up lines can be surprisingly effective in helping generate a conversation. 

If you’re ready to step up your dating game or simply step outside of your comfort zone to meet someone new, here, we’re providing tips and tricks on how to deliver the ultimate pick-up line, as well as a few examples to use.

How to Deliver a Pick-Up Line

How can you ensure that your pick-up line results in a smile instead of a groan or an eye roll? Much of what makes a good pick-up line work lies in an effective delivery. In every situation, confidence is key. Focus on exuding that with your body language when speaking with a potential love interest: Stand up straight and make eye contact. And try to read the body language of others before attempting to strike up a conversation. Avoid approaching someone who doesn’t seem interested in speaking. (For example, if someone’s already speaking to another person or appears busy, it’s best to avoid interrupting them).

When selecting a pick-up line, choose something that sounds natural, even if you’re delivering a message that's a bit cheesy. Most people value authenticity, so anything that seems too forced or overly rehearsed may not be well-received by your interest. Remember: Pick-up lines are inherently playful, so maintain a sense of humor when delivering them. Lastly, and most importantly, act nice and friendly. If someone doesn’t react well to your pick-up line, don’t be pushy—accept the rejection and move on. 

Ready to reach out and make contact? Here are 153 pick-up lines to help you flirt with your future love.

Clever Pick-Up Lines 

• "Is your name Wi-Fi? Because I’m feeling a connection."
• "Do you have a map? I just got lost in your eyes."
• "You must be a talented thief, ‘cause you managed to steal my heart all the way over here."
• "Do you like raisins? How do you feel about a date?"
  
• "You owe me a drink. Because when I saw you, I dropped mine."
• "Do you happen to have a Band-Aid? I scraped my knee falling for you."
• "Do you know what you’d look beautiful in? My arms."
• "Are you a bank loan? Because you have my interest."
• "Something must be wrong with my eyes because I can’t take them off you."
• "They say nothing lasts forever. Want to be my nothing?"
• "Are you a time traveler? Because I can see you in my future."
• "Are you a dictionary? Because you bring meaning to my life."
• "So, aside from taking my breath away, what do you do for a living?"
• "I think there’s something wrong with my phone. Could you try calling it to see if it works?" 
• "Do you play soccer? Because you look like a keeper." 
• "I believe in following my dreams. Can I have your Insta?" 
• "It’s a good thing I have my library card because I am totally checking you out."
• "If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together."
• "Do you have a name, or can I call you mine?" 
• "Aside from being good-looking, what do you do in your spare time?" 
• "Do you know what The Little Mermaid and I have in common? We both want to be part of your world." 
• "If I had a time machine, I’d use it to relive this exact moment." 
• "Do you like my new sweater? It’s made of boyfriend/girlfriend material." 
• "I always thought Disney was the happiest place on earth—until I stood next to you." 
• "If you were words on a page, you’d be fine print."
• "I’m pretty good with numbers. Why don’t you give me yours and see what I can do with it?" 
• "If I were a transplant surgeon, I’d give you my heart."
• "Have we met? You look exactly like my next partner."

Cheesy (but Funny) Pick-Up Lines 

• "Well, here I am! What are your other two wishes?" 
• "I wish I were cross-eyed, so I could see you twice."
• "Titanic? That’s my icebreaker. What’s up?" 
• "Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got 'fine' written all over you."
• "Are your shoelaces tied? I don’t want you falling for anybody else." 
• "I was wondering if you had an extra heart since you just stole mine." 
• "If you were a chicken, you’d be im-peck-able."
• "If you were a Transformer, you’d be Optimus Fine." 
• "If looks could kill, you’d be a weapon of mass destruction." 
• "Are you French? Because Eiffel for you." 
• "If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber." 
• "Kiss me if I’m wrong, but dinosaurs still exist, right?" 
• "Do you like Star Wars? Because Yoda only one for me." 
• "Are you a cat? Because you’re purr-fect."
• "You can delete the app now, I’m here."
• "I was feeling a little off today, but you turned me on again." 
• "Do you ever get tired from running through my thoughts all day?" 
• "Did you eat magnets for breakfast? You’re so attractive." 
• "Is your name Google? You seem to have everything I’m searching for." 
• "Can I take a picture of you to show Santa what you want for Christmas?" 
• "If being beautiful was a crime, you’d be guilty as charged."
• "Are you my credit card? Because I’m paying you a lot of interest."
• "If you were a triangle, you’d be acute one." 
• "Are you a time traveler? Because I see you in my future." 
• "My sweet tooth has been itching since the minute I saw your profile." 
• "I can’t tell if that was an earthquake or if you just rocked my world."
• "Better stop, drop, and roll, ‘cause baby, you’re on fire." 
• "If I were a cat, I’d spend all nine of my lives with you." 
• "Is your name Netflix? Because I could binge on you for hours."
• "This must be a museum because you’re a work of art."
• “This might sound cheesy, but I think you’re really grate.”
• “Are you Youtube? Because I want you-tu-be mine.”

Funny Pick-Up Lines

• "Do you have a sunburn or are you always this hot?"
• "Do you like Mexican food? I’d like to wrap you up into a bae-rito." 
• "Want to step outside for some fresh air? You just took my breath away." 
• "Is this the Hogwarts Express? Because you sure make this trip seem magical."
• "What’s it like to be the most gorgeous person in the room?" 
• "Your name must be Coca-Cola because you’re soda-licious." 
• "Are you from Tennessee? You’re the only 10 I see." 
• "Are you a broom? You just swept me off my feet."
• "Are you a boxer? Because you’re a knockout."
• "Truth or date?"
• "Are you a dentist? You brightened my smile when I saw you."
• "My feelings for you are like a sneeze—I just can’t hold them in."
• "Are you a charger? Because I’m dying without you." 
• "If I had a nickel for every time I saw someone as beautiful as you, I’d still only have $.05."
• "Did we go to school together? I swear we have chemistry." 
• "Are you a camera? Every time I look at you, I smile." 
• "I’m going to complain to Spotify that you’re not in this week’s hottest singles." 
• "Guess what I’m wearing? The smile you gave me."
• "I’m learning about important dates in history. Wanna be one of them?" 
• “Did it hurt when you fell from the vending machine? Cause you’re lookin’ like a snack.”
• "Are you an electrician? Because you’re lighting up my day." 
• "Are you a magician? Every time I look at you, everyone else disappears." 
• "Just curious—if you’re here, who’s running heaven?"
• "I’m not a photographer, but I can picture us together." 
• "Did your license get suspended for driving guys crazy?" 
• "I’m not an organ donor, but I’d give you my heart."
• "You’re like a fine wine. The more of you I drink in, the better I feel." 
• "Did it hurt when you fell from heaven?" 
• “I heard you like bad boys? Well, I’m bad at everything.”

Cute Pick-Up Lines 

• "Your smile is proof that the best things in life are free." 
• "I always thought happiness started with 'H' but now I know it was 'U.'"
• "If kisses were snowflakes, I’d send you a blizzard." 
• "I’d flirt with you, but I’d rather seduce you with my awkwardness." 
• "Did the sun just come out, or did you just smile at me?"
• "You don’t know how many times I’ve had to swipe left to find you." 
• "I’m writing an article on the finer things in life and was hoping to interview you." 
• "Did you just come out of the oven? Because you’re hot." 
• "If you let me borrow a kiss, I promise to give it right back."
• "I’d never play hide and seek with you. Someone like you is impossible to find."
• "Is your name chamomile? Because you look like a hot tea."
• "Do you have a map? I just got lost in your eyes."
• "Wouldn’t we look cute topping a wedding cake together?"
• "Are your parents bakers? Because you’re a cutie pie."
• "I had this awesome pick-up line but forgot it the minute I laid eyes on you." 
• "Hello, I’m a thief, and I’m here to steal your heart."
• "If you were a fruit, you’d be a fine apple."
• "Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk by again?"
• "I was blinded by your beauty. I’m going to need your name and number for insurance purposes."
• "Do you remember me? Oh, that’s right—we’ve only met in my dreams."
• "Do you know what you’d look beautiful in? My arms."
• "Are you a cat? I’m 'feline' a connection."
• "Thank god I’m wearing gloves, as you’re too hot to handle." 
• "I hope you know CPR because of how you take my breath away." 
• "Are you an appendix? Because this feeling in my stomach makes me want to take you out." 
• "On a scale of one to 10, you’re a nine, and I’m the one you need."
• "Do you like bagels? Because you’re one of my bae-goals."
• "I’m no good at math but can give you the value you deserve."
• "There must be something wrong with my eyes. I can’t take them off you."
• "Your lips look lonely. Would they like to meet mine?" 
• "We’re like socks. We’d make a great pair."
• "I just had to say hello to you."
• “Are you a keyboard? Because you’re just my type.” 
• “The universe is constantly expanding, but I keep getting pulled towards you.”
• “Not even Snape could Severus apart.”
• “Do you fish? Because you have me hooked.”

Flirty Pick-Up Lines 

• "Roses are red, violets are blue, how am I so lucky to match with you?"
• "Hi, my name is X, but you can call me tonight or tomorrow." 
• "I have a phone, you have a phone—think of the possibilities."
• "You’re pretty, and I’m cute. Wanna be pretty cute together?"
• "The sparkle in your eyes is so bright it makes the sun jealous." 
• "There must be something wrong with my phone because your number isn’t in it." 
• "Thank you for the gift. I’ve been wearing this smile since you gave it to me." 
• "When I text you good morning, what number should I use?"
• "You’re that one track that’s worth buying the whole album for."
• "See that space between your fingers? That’s for mine."
• "Is your hand lonely? Let me hold it."
• "You must be an archeologist to dig such a hole in my heart." 
• "I never believed in love at first sight until now."
• "You must be my Mr./Mrs. Right."
• "What emoji should I put next to your name in my phone?" 
• "I think your number will be safer in my phone than in your head."
• "You have the strongest arms I’ve ever seen. Here, wrap them around me."
• "I believe in honesty: I find you attractive." 
• "I’m surprised they don’t ask you to leave—you make everyone else look bad."
• "Can we snap a pic so I can show all my friends what I want my next relationship to look like?"
• "Your taser must be set to 'stunning.'"
• "You’re my compass. Wherever I go, my thoughts return to you."
• "If I had a dollar for every time I thought of you, I’d make the cover of Fortune."
• "Will you grab my arm so I can tell my friends I’ve been touched by an angel?"
• "You’re so sweet, my teeth hurt when I talk to you."
• "Can you tame butterflies? The ones in my stomach are out of control."
• "My name is Computer. Mind if I crash?"
• "If I see someone I think is really cute, should I just go talk to them? (When they say yes) Hi, my name is…"