If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a cheesy pickup line, you know it can either be funny and smooth enough that you’re down to go along with it, or so cringe that you’re hitting "block" quicker than the sender can see your read receipt. Honestly, we get it! Not everyone has the skills to land a truly cheesy pickup line with grace. But you do. And if you don’t believe us, then we highly recommend following our tips to nailing the perfect approach.

The truth about pickup lines is that they’re almost always going to be at least a little cringey, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t send them. It just means you should probs read the room in order to make sure you’re sending them right, which is harder to do on a dating app or via text than it is IRL. So if you’re on a virtual platform and you want to send a pickup line as your opener, pause and ask yourself whether or not the receiver—based on their profile and/or what you already know about them—would both get it and appreciate it.

If you’ve been talking for a bit and you already have a gist of their sense of humor (and you know they’d be into it), send it with confidence! If they’re a stranger with a funny profile chock full of jokes, it’s worth a shot. But if you’ve never spoken (like you literally just matched), make sure the pickup line can genuinely spark conversation or grab their attention in a good way—something G-rated, witty, and cute. Avoid sending dirty pickup lines to strangers who haven’t consented to that kind of energy. Chances are, it’s better to save ‘em for a serious partner or FWB who you already have sexy rapport with.

If you’re approaching someone with a cheesy pickup line IRL, make sure they’re not deep in conversation with someone else, especially not if they look like they’re on a date. As for the pickup line itself, again: G-rated, witty, and cute! Approach with confidence and humor—the more it seems like you’re in on the joke, the better it’ll land, trust. And if it doesn’t work out, just remember that rejection is redirection. Shooting your shot can be scary and just making an effort to do it is already a BFD. You should be proud of yourself!

When you’re ready to hit send, either virtually or IRL, we put together this master list of 110 perfectly cheesy pickup lines. Copy and paste to your heart’s desire!

Classic Cheesy Pickup Lines

  1. Are you a beaver? Because dammm, girl.
  2. Are you a parking ticket? Cause you've got fine written all over you.
  3. Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only 10 I see.
  4. Are you sure you’re not tired? You’ve been running through my mind all day.
  5. I’m not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together.
  6. I’m lost. Can you give me directions to your heart?
  7. Did it hurt? When you fell from heaven?
  8. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put “U” and “I” together.
  9. Well, here I am. What are your other two wishes?
  10. It’s a good thing I have my library card, because I am totally checking you out.
  11. They say Disney World is the happiest place on Earth, but clearly they've never stood next to you.
  12. Wanna touch my shirt? It's made of boyfriend/girlfriend/partner material.
  13. Do you have a map? I think I just got lost in your eyes.
  14. Are you a broom? Because you've swept me off my feet.
  15. Are you salt? Because you're sodium fine.
  16. Does your license get suspended for driving all these girls/guys/people crazy?
  17. I'm re-arranging the alphabet and I need one more letter...U.
  18. Are you the internet? Because I'm feeling a connection.
  19. Wanna be Minecraft without the craft?

Creative Cheesy Pickup Lines

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

Cheesy Pickup Lines That Might Be Liiiittle Forward but Can Go a Long Way If Delivered With Confidence

  1. Is your name Netflix? Because I could watch you for hours.
  2. Aside from being sexy, what do you do for a living?
  3. Are you a camera? Because every time I look at you, I smile.
  4. Do you have a name? Or can I call you mine?
  5. I hope you know CPR because you are taking my breath away.
  6. Are you a time traveler? Because I see you in my future.
  7. If you were words on a page you'd be the fine print.
  8. You must be a magician. Because any time I look at you, everyone else disappears.
  9. Your hand looks heavy. Can I hold it for you?
  10. Your lips look lonely. Would they like to meet mine?
  11. I’m not currently an organ donor, but I’d love to give you my heart.
  12. You can delete the app now, I’m here.
  13. I'd take you to the movies, but they don't let you bring in your own snacks.
  14. Hey, how was heaven when you left it?
  15. Hi, my name is [*insert here*] but you can call me tonight or tomorrow.
  16. I'm not sure how this works, are we married now?
  17. When I send a photo of you to my group chat, which one should I send?
  18. Were you just at the vending machine? Because you're looking like a snack.
  19. Are you made of water? Because I need you eight times a day to survive.

Cheesy Pickup Lines to Get Their Number

  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?

Cheesy Pickup Lines That Are So Bad, They're Good

  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. Are you a charger? Because I'm dying without you.
  20. I heard you liked bad girls? I don't mean to brag but I'm...pretty bad at flirting.
  21. You look hot, should I turn up the AC?
  22. My new favorite numbers are one and four...because you're the one four me.

Cheesy Pickup Lines that Feel Extra Sweet and Sincere

  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.