Try one of these funny, cheesy or smooth pickup lines as an icebreaker. You're bound to get laughs, if not love.
110 Pickup Lines Guaranteed to Break the Ice
Updated on Sep. 20, 2024
The best pickup lines
- I don’t know how to flirt, but I sure know how to make things awkward if you’re into that.
- My friends bet me that I wouldn’t talk to the prettiest girl in the place. Can I buy you a drink with their money?
- If you won the lottery for the amount of your phone number, exactly how much would you have won?
- I hope you know CPR because you just took my breath away.
- Are you a parking ticket? Because you’ve got fine written all over you.
- How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice … which is what I’m trying to do right now.
- Titanic. That’s my icebreaker. How are you?
- Those look like nice arms. Could I see how they would feel around me?
- My hand feels heavy. Will you hold it?
- You look familiar. Were we ever in the same class? I swear we had chemistry together.
- I heard you were banned from the grocery store because you’re so hot that everything in the freezer aisle melted.
- You don’t need to carry a taser because you’re already a stunner.
- It’s really nice to meet you. Could you give me a second? I just need to delete all my dating apps.
- I don’t like to chase women, but I’d put my Crocs in sport mode for you.
- I would ask if you wanted to see a movie with me, but I don’t want to get in trouble for bringing in a snack.
- I have a phone; you have a phone number—we’re a perfect match.
- Does the FBI know about you? If looks could kill, you’d definitely be a weapon of mass destruction.
- I bet you’re great at hide-and-seek—people as gorgeous as you can be really hard to find.
Whether you’re looking for the best pickup lines for guys or girls, you’ll find a winner here. Just remember: These lines work best when selected to best fit the person you’re chatting up.
Rizz lines that’ll charm anyone
- Do you like raisins? How do you feel about a date?
- I think I fell for you, so it’s only fair that you pick me up.
- I’d buy you a drink, but I’d be jealous of the glass.
- Feel my shirt. Know what it’s made of? Boyfriend material.
- Is your dad a boxer? Because you’re a knockout!
- Life without you is like a broken pencil: pointless.
- Is your name Google? Because you have everything I’ve been searching for.
- Are you a camera? Because I look at you and smile.
- Is your last name Campbell? Because you’re mmm, mmm good!
- Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only 10 I see.
- Are you a Sharpie? ‘Cause you’re looking ultra fine.
- Do you like water? If so, you’ll like 60% of me!
- Everyone calls me John, but you can call me tonight.
- Hey, I found the cause of global warming! It’s you. You’re that hot.
- Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?
- Well, here I am. What are your other two wishes?
- Are you a broom? Because you’ve swept me off my feet!
- I lost my phone. Can you call it so I can find it?
- I’m an organ donor. Can I give you my heart?
Admittedly, cheesy pickup lines aren’t for everyone. Another option? Open with a short joke that’ll make everyone laugh and prove you have rizz (that’s charisma if you’re not up on the latest slang). Also, check rizz lines and Tinder Pickup lines that actually work!
Funny pickup lines
- Are you salt? Because you are sodium fine.
- Even in zero gravity, I would still fall for you.
- I was blinded by your beauty. I’m going to need your name and phone number for insurance purposes.
- Hi, my name’s Microsoft. Can I crash at your place tonight?
- Know what’s on the menu? Me ‘n’ u.
- I believe in following my dreams. Can I have your Instagram account?
- Do you know what the Little Mermaid and I have in common? We both want to be part of your world.
- Are you my appendix? Because this feeling in my gut makes me want to take you out.
- I’m too drunk to hit on you right now, but if you give me your number, I’ll hit on you tomorrow.
- Call me a cyclops, but I’ve had my eye on you all night.
- If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put u and i together.
- Were you just at the vending machine? Because you’re looking like a snack.
- I heard you like bad boys, and I don’t want to brag, but I’m pretty bad … at flirting.
- Are you a loan? Because you sure have my interest!
- [Hand the person a lime.] Here’s my best pickup lime!
- On a scale of 1 to 10, you’re a 9 … because I’m the 1 you need.
- I must be a snowflake because I’ve fallen for you.
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Pickup lines for flirting
- You’re so beautiful that you made me forget my pickup line.
- You’re the reason God invented eyes.
- Aside from being sexy, what do you do for a living?
- Did your license get suspended for driving all these guys crazy?
- I hope our love will be like the number pi: irrational and endless.
- Do you have a map? I keep getting lost in your eyes.
- You must be tired from running through my mind all night.
- Did the sun come out, or did you just smile at me?
- If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.
- If being sexy was a crime, you’d be guilty as charged.
- Are you an electrician? Because you’re definitely lighting up my night.
- I’m not usually religious, but when I saw you, I knew you were the answer to my prayers.
- Are you an earthquake? Because you are rocking my world.
- My new favorite numbers are one and four because your the one for me.
- You must be Lucky Charms—you look magically delicious.
- Are you the moon? Because you’ve got me howling.
- Kiss me if I’m wrong, but the Earth is flat, right?
- My favorite pickup line is: [Insert a ridiculous pickup line here.] What’s yours?
If pickup lines don’t fit your flirting style, break the ice with some clever jokes. With a sense of humor, you can get anyone to smile.
Smooth pickup lines
- Hey, what’s your best pickup line? [Then use it on them.]
- You seem cool. Want to talk?
- I bet my phone number is better than yours. Want to test that theory?
- Anyone who says Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth has clearly never stood next to you.
- Just wanted to tell you that I think you’re beautiful and would love to take you out.
- I was feeling a little off today, but you’ve turned me on again.
- I’m learning important dates in history. Want to be one of them?
- Hello, I’m James. Let’s Bond.
- I’m sorry—were you talking to me? No? Would you like to?
- How are you feeling tonight? [Wait for the person to say, “I’m fine.”] Yes, you really are.
- Any chance you have an extra heart? Mine’s been stolen!
- They say nothing lasts forever, so would you be my nothing?
- I think there’s something wrong with my phone. Your number’s not in it.
- I’m no mathematician, but I’ve been told I’m good with numbers. How about you give me yours so I can prove it?
- Somebody better call God. He’s missing an angel.
- I was wondering if you were an artist—you were so good at drawing me in.
- Guess what I’m wearing right now. Nope, it’s the smile you gave me.
- I’m not drunk. I’m just intoxicated by you.
If you’d like to say, “I’m single, interested in you and ready to geek out with the best of them,” don’t forget to browse these nerdy pickup lines.
Cheesy pickup lines
- Did you just come out of the oven? Because you’re smoking hot.
- If you were a chicken, you’d be im-peck-able.
- Are you French? Because Eiffel for you.
- Are you related to Jean-Claude Van Damme? Because Jean-Claude Van Damme you’re sexy!
- Baby, if you were words on a page, you’d be fine print.
- It’s a good thing I have my library card because I am totally checking you out.
- Did you invent the airplane? Because you seem just Wright!
- Are you a magician? Because when I’m looking at you, you make everyone else disappear.
- “Are you a phaser on Star Trek? Because you’re set to stun!”
- [Wait until someone sneezes.] I’d say “God bless you,” but it looks like he already has.
- Are you a charger? Because I’m dying without you.
- You must be made of copper and tellurium because you’re CuTe!
- Something’s wrong with my eyes—I can’t take them off you.
- Was your father an alien? Because on planet Earth, there’s no one else like you.
- We’re not socks, but I think we’d make a great pair.
- Do you have a Band-Aid? I just scraped my knee while falling for you.
- Do I need to turn up the AC? You look really hot.
- Are you a surgeon? Because you took my heart away.
- Are you YouTube? Either way, I want you-tu-be mine.
- You’re so sweet that you’re giving me a toothache.
If pickup lines are getting you more eye rolls than dates, try adding humor into the mix. Make it clear that you know just how cheesy these lines can be! Or skip the pickup lines and go straight for flirty knock-knock jokes to get your sweetheart smiling.
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