100 Best Pickup Lines That Are Both Cheesy and Cute

If you’re sending a pickup line in These Times, congratulations—you’re already doing more than 90 percent of people who open with, “hey.” The truth is, the best pickup lines aren’t about being smooth or slick; they’re about being memorable—funny, cheesy, a little bold, and just self-aware enough to land. Whether you’re flirting on a dating app, texting a crush, or working up the nerve to approach a cute stranger in real life, a good pickup line can break the ice instantly. Think of it as a flirting shortcut.

Granted, bad pickup lines are, yes, bad. But sometimes that’s part of the charm! When done right, a good one—or a “so bad it’s good” one—shows confidence, effort, and a sense of humor. The key is knowing when to use one and which kind to send. Something playful and G-rated works great for a first message, while a slightly bolder option can hit if you already know their sense of humor. Reading the room matters, but so does committing to the bit.

To be clear: cheesy doesn’t mean careless. The best pickup lines feel intentional, lighthearted, and conversational, not awkward or try-hard. If it sounds like something a real person would actually say (and laugh at afterward), you’re on the right track. Bonus points if it gives the other person something easy to respond to, because a good opening line is only an effective opening line if it leads to a real conversation.

Below, you’ll find a roundup of the best pickup lines to use right now, from classic and cheesy to funny and clever to flirty and forward (but not too forward). Copy, paste, tweak, or use them as you see fit—because sometimes flirting really is as simple as throwing the right line out there and seeing what happens.

1. Are you a parking ticket? Cause you've got fine written all over you.
2. Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only 10 I see.
3. Are you sure you’re not tired? You’ve been running through my mind all day.
4. I’m not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together.
5. I’m lost. Can you give me directions to your heart?
6. Did it hurt? When you fell from heaven?
7. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put “U” and “I” together.
8. Well, here I am. What are your other two wishes?
9. It’s a good thing I have my library card, because I am totally checking you out.
10. They say Disney World is the happiest place on Earth, but clearly they've never stood next to you.
11. Do you have a map? I think I just got lost in your eyes.
12. Are you a broom? Because you've swept me off my feet.
13. Are you salt? Because you're sodium fine.
14. I'm rearranging the alphabet and I need one more letter...U.
15. Are you the internet? Because I'm feeling a connection.

1. On a scale of one to 10, you're a nine, and I'm the one you need.
2. Are you Siri? Because you autocomplete me.
3. If you and I were socks, we'd make a great pair.
4. Do you know what the Little Mermaid and I have in common? We both want to be part of your world.
5. You remind me of a magnet because you sure are attracting me over here.
6. Are your parents bakers? Because you're a cutie pie.
7. Are you a loan? Because you've got my interest.
8. Is your dad a boxer? Because you’re a knockout!
9. If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.
10. Are you an artist? Because you’re really good at drawing me in.
11. I believe in following my dreams. Can I have your Instagram?
12. If you were a fruit, you’d be a fine-apple.
13. I'm studying to be a historian, and I'm especially interested in finding a date.
14. It's so nice to meet you. Can you give me a sec? Just need to delete all my dating apps...
15. Are you the sun? Because you're definitely lighting up my night.
16. Are you a meteor? Because you're rocking my world.
17. Are you a triangle? Because you're acute one.

1. Is your name Netflix? Because I could watch you for hours.
2. Are you a camera? Because every time I look at you, I smile.
3. Do you have a name? Or can I call you mine?
4. I hope you know CPR because you are taking my breath away.
5. Are you a time traveler? Because I see you in my future.
6. If you were words on a page you'd be the fine print.
7. You must be a magician. Because any time I look at you, everyone else disappears.
8. Your hand looks heavy. Can I hold it for you?
9. I’m not currently an organ donor, but I’d love to give you my heart.
10. You can delete the app now, I’m here.
11. I'd take you to the movies, but they don't let you bring in your own snacks.
12. Hey, how was heaven when you left it?
13. I'm not sure how this works, are we married now?
14. When I send a photo of you to my group chat, which one should I send?
15. Be honest—are we about to become each other’s favorite distraction?
    
16. I feel like this is the part where I confidently ask you out.
    
17. I wasn’t planning on flirting today, but you’re making it very difficult.
    
18. So…are we pretending this isn’t going incredibly well?

1. I have a phone number, you have a phone number—think of the possibilities.
2. I bet you dinner that you won’t give me your number.
3. How can I plan our wedding without having your number?
4. What number should I send my good morning texts to?
5. I’m writing a phone book, can I get your number?
6. Can I borrow your phone? I need to call God and tell him I’ve found his missing angel.
7. My phone’s broken, it doesn’t have your number in it.
8. I’m no mathematician, but I’m pretty good with numbers. Tell you what, give me yours and watch what I can do with it.
9. I think there’s something wrong with my phone. Could you call it and see if it works?
10. When I text you goodnight later, what phone number should I use?
11. I bet my number sounds nicer than yours. Wanna hear it?
12. I think your number will be safer in my phone than in your head.
13. I seem to have lost my phone number. Can I have yours?
14. They say dating is a numbers game, so can I get yours?
15. My new favorite number is...yours actually. Wanna share?

1. I thought this was a dating app, but it must be a museum because you are a work of art.
2. My mom told me not to talk to strangers online, but I’ll make an exception for you.
3. What do you call a string of people lifting a mozzarella cheese? A cheesy pickup line.
4. I think I saw you on Spotify, you were listed as the hottest single.
5. You’re so fine, you made me forget my pickup line.
6. Did we go to school together? I swear we had chemistry.
7. Do you have a sunburn or are you always this hot?
8. I think you might be lacking some vitamin me.
9. My doctor told me I'm missing some vitamin u. Can you help me?
10. Are you a keyboard? Because you might just be my type.
11. We’re not socks but I think we’d make a great pair.
12. If being beautiful was a crime, you’d be guilty as charged.
13. Can I show your profile to my friends to prove that angels really do exist?
14. Just wondering...if you're here, who's running heaven?
15. Do you like Star Wars? Because Yoda only one for me!
16. Do you have a pencil? Because I want to erase your past and write our future.
17. Even if there was no gravity on Earth, I'd still fall for you.
18. I'm sorry, were you talking to me? No? Would you like to?
19. I heard you liked bad girls? I don't mean to brag but I'm...pretty bad at flirting.
20. You look hot, should I turn up the AC?
21. My new favorite numbers are one and four...because you're the one four me.

1. Is your name Google? Because you’re everything I’ve been searching for.
2. Want a raisin? No? Well, how about a date?
3. I always thought happiness started with an “H” but it looks like it starts with “U.”
4. Now that I’ve seen you, life without you is like a broken pencil…pointless.
5. Guess what I’m wearing? The smile you gave me.
6. I think we’ve met before. Actually, never mind—I think it was just in my dreams.
7. Do you play soccer? You look like a keeper.
8. What’s your favorite drink? I’m asking so I know what to buy you when we go on our first date.
9. Did you do something to my eyes? Because I can’t keep them off you.
10. Did the sun come out, or did you just smile at me?
11. I'm pretty good at algebra...I can replace your X and you wouldn't need to figure out Y.
12. Have we met? You look exactly like my next partner.
13. I think someone might've stolen the stars and put them in your eyes.
14. Are you a flower? Cause I wanna bee with you forever.