105 cheesy pick up lines guaranteed to make them laugh

By nature, pickup lines are inherently cheesy. Still, whether you’re delivering one to a cutie IRL or sending one to a dating app match, this bold approach can be a little nerve wracking! You’re putting yourself out there, which in and of itself takes guts. But first, remember you’ve totally got this, and second, when delivered with confidence, cheesy pickup lines can actually be an effective, direct way to let someone know you’re interested! Honestly, more often than not, the receiver will appreciate your directness and the right person will get your humour. The trick is to read the room — aka, don’t approach someone who looks like they’re on a date IRL — and lean-into the cheesiness.

Another thing to consider is the nature of the pickup line itself! You don’t want to use anything too X-rated on a total stranger who hasn’t really consented to that kind of energy. But a cheesy pickup line that’s funny and sweet? Foolproof. Let the receiver know you’re in on the joke by winking, smizing, or sending emojis with your text. Save the spice for a long-term partner or lover who knows your intentions who would respond well! (And yes, you absolutely can use pickup lines on an exclusive partner — what better way to make them laugh, or better yet, let them know exactly what you want to do with them later?)

To make the first move easier for you, we’ve gone ahead and rounded up our favourite cheesy pickup lines, categorised by different scenarios and vibes that might arise when you do your thing. Keep these in your back pocket — you truly never know when you’re going to need one!

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. Wanna touch my shirt? It's made of boyfriend/girlfriend/partner material.
12. Do you have a map? I think I just got lost in your eyes.
13. Are you a broom? Because you've swept me off my feet.
14. Are you salt? Because you're sodium fine.
15. Does your license get suspended for driving all these girls/guys/people crazy?
16. I'm re-arranging the alphabet and I need one more letter...U.
17. Are you the internet? Because I'm feeling a connection.
18. Wanna be Minecraft without the craft?

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

1. Aside from being sexy, what do you do for a living?
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 traveller? 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. Your lips look lonely. Would they like to meet mine?
10. I’m not currently an organ donor, but I’d love to give you my heart.
11. You can delete the app now, I’m here.
12. I'd take you to the movies, but they don't let you bring in your own snacks.
13. Hey, how was heaven when you left it?
14. Hi, my name is [*insert here*] but you can call me tonight.
15. I'm not sure how this works, are we married now?
16. When I send a photo of you to my group chat, which one should I send?
17. Were you just at the vending machine? Because you're looking like a snack.
18. Are you made of water? Because I need you eight times a day to survive.

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 favourite 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 mum 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 chat up 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. Are you a keyboard? Because you might just be my type.
10. We’re not socks but I think we’d make a great pair.
11. If being beautiful was a crime, you’d be guilty as charged.
12. Can I show your profile to my friends to prove that angels really do exist?
13. Just wondering... If you're here, who's running heaven?
14. Do you like Star Wars? Because Yoda only one for me!
15. Do you have a pencil? Because I want to erase your past and write our future.
16. Even if there was no gravity on Earth, I'd still fall for you.
17. I'm sorry, were you talking to me? No? Would you like to?
18. Are you a charger? Because I'm dying without you.
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 favourite 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 football? You look like a keeper.
8. What’s your favourite 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.

Gabi Conti

Gabi Conti is the author of Twenty Guys You Date in Your Twenties, published by Chronicle Books and in French by Casa Editions. She is the host, co—executive producer, and co-creator of the true crime and true dating podcast Am I Dating a Serial Killer?! with XG Productions, only on Audible. You can catch her covering entertainment news on Hollywire on Samsung TV and Snapchat. She also contributes to Giddy and Best Life. Previous bylines include Hello Giggles, Elite Daily, Mind Body Green, Brit + Co, PopSugar, and Thought Catalog. She's very active on Instagram, so follow her @itsgabiconti.

Syeda Khaula Saad

Syeda is a writer for Cosmopolitan who likes to analyze and improve the way we look at sex as a way to topple the patriarchy. She also writes for Bustle.com, Muslim Girl, and Muslim.co. You can follow her on Twitter here and Instagram here.