Being able to flirt IRL or over text is kind of an art.
Because whether you wanna be more flirtatious and fun in your own relationship, get the attention of someone you legit like, or even send a message to a dating app match, it has to be done in just the right way.
You have to understand the mood and execute properly. It takes precision. 🤌
Pick up lines can have the tendency of being a bit cringy and corny, but I think that if it’s done just right, it’s probably gonna help (not hurt) your dating life or relationship.
Also, beyond impressing someone with the perfectly smooth one-liner, it can be a good way to break the ice and make someone laugh. 🤷♀️
And while finding new ways to flirt over text or in person can be kind of awkward, I’ve curated some of the best pick up lines to make it a bit easier.
You’re gonna find anything from funny pick up lines to romantic and cute pick up lines. So whether you know the person would actually laugh at a corny pick up line or they’d probably like something a bit more sweet, I’ve got you covered. 👍
Best Flirty Pick Up Lines
Using some of the best flirty pick up lines is kind of the best way to get someone’s attention. And when the person has already flirted with you before, then using one of these good pick up lines is definitely gonna be welcome.
- I think about you from AM to PM, so I decided to DM
- You owe me a coffee. Because when I saw you, I dropped mine.
- No pen, no paper but you still draw my attention.
- I usually go for 8s, but I guess I’ll settle for a 10.
- Is your name Helen? Cause your face could launch a thousand ships.
- You look like the kind of girl (or guy) I’d see at the airport and think about for the rest of my life.
- You’re so beautiful, you made me forget my pickup line.
- Want to go outside for some fresh air? You kind of just took my breath away.
- What are you doing for the rest of your life?
- I think I fell for you, so it’s only fair that you pick me up.
- Hey I just wanted to say you’re beautiful, and I’d love to take you out.
- Are you Google? Because you’re everything I’ve been looking for.
Cute Pick Up Lines
I feel like cute one-liners are perfect for when you’ve been flirting with someone for awhile and you wanna start taking it from “I think we’re just friends” to dating. But they’re also good if you’re looking for adorable pick up lines for her or for him that fit the mood just right.
- If you were a triangle you’d be acute one.
- Would you be cool to pinch me? You’re so cute, I must be dreaming.
- I’m just gonna be real with you, I think we’d make a great match.
- If you were a vegetable, you’d be a cute-cumber.
- Hey, what’s your love language? I’ll show you mine if you show me yours.
- You know those gaps between your fingers? I think they were made for mine.
- Guess what I’m wearing? The smile you gave me.
- Are your parents bakers? Because you’re a cutie pie.
- Even if there was no gravity on Earth, I’d still fall for you.
- I go by a lot of different names, but my favorite is “yours.”
- I would never play hide and seek with you because someone like you is hard to find.
- If I had a star for every time you brightened my day, I’d have a galaxy in my hands.
Clever Pick Up Lines
If you know the person you like probably isn’t into a corny pick up line, then these clever pick up lines over message or IRL are just perfect. 👌
- Do you have a map? I just looked at you and forgot where I was.
- I can see that you’re gorgeous, but what else should I know about you?
- Are you a magician? Because whenever I look at you, everyone else disappears.
- What’s your favorite coffee drink? I’m asking so I know what to get you when we go on our first date.
- Do you have the time? I want to remember the exact minute I fell for you.
- I thought happiness started with ‘H,’ but it looks like it starts with ‘U.
- If I were to ask you out on a date, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?
- You’re so beautiful that you made me forget my pickup line.
- I’m pretty sure you’re the reason God invented sight.
- Hey, what’s your favorite pickup line? [Then just use it on them.]
- Is your bday on october 10? cuz ur a 10/10💯
- Knock knock (them “Who’s there?”). What when. (Them “What when who?”). Coffee, this week, you and me.
Smooth Pick Up Lines
Whether you want to give a good first impression for your crush or get the attention of your significant other, you’ll probably wanna use one of these smooth pick up lines.
- Your hand looks heavy, can I hold it for you?
- I was just about to leave, but then I saw you. What’s your name?
- I ran out of pickup lines, but can I pick you up at 8:00?
- You look so familiar…did we have class together? I could’ve sworn we had chemistry.
- They say dating is a numbers game. Can I have yours?
- Are you an artist? You’re really good at drawing me in.
- Your hand looks lonely. Could I hold it for you?
- I don’t play cards, but I know a queen when I see one 😉
- Are you a model? [When they say “no.”] Oh, when did you quit?
- I’m know for being an honest person, so I’m gonna be honest right now. You’re the most attractive person I’ve ever seen.
- Do you have an extra heart? Because mine was just stolen.
- I lost my phone. Can you call it so I can find it?
Romantic Pick Up Lines
If you’re a hopeless romantic who wants to find someone just like them, then these romantic pick up lines are for you.
- I seem to have lost my cell number. Can I have yours?
- I never believed in love at first sight, then I saw you.
- Hey, how’d you manage to steal my heart so fast?
- I bought you a dictionary since you add so much meaning to my life.
- I believe in following my dreams. So could I take you on a date?
- I promise I won’t break your heart. I’ll just steal it.
- Are you as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside?
- I saw you walking by and I just had to come say hello.
- My love for you is like dividing by zero. It’s undefinable.
- I honestly don’t think there’s a word in the dictionary to describe how beautiful you are.
- There’s only one thing I want to change about you. Your last name.
- You know what you’d really look beautiful in? My arms.
Sweet Pick Up Lines
If you’re not looking for something funny, then these sweet pick up lines are perfect for setting a good mood between you and your potential date.
- I don’t know your name, but I’m sure it’s just as beautiful as you.
- I had a good pickup line ready to go, but you’re so beautiful and I’m left speechless.
- If I had a time machine, I’d use it to relive this exact moment.
- I don’t know your name, but I’m sure it’s just as beautiful as you are.
- I’m not a mathematician, but I’m pretty sure you + me = perfect.
- Do you have a pencil? Cause I want to erase your past and write our future.
- They should really rearrange the alphabet and put U next to I.
- Excuse me, but I think you dropped something: my jaw.
- Roses are red, my face is too, and that only happens when I’m with you.
- I am not a electrician, but I’d love to light up your day!
- Do you have a name, or can I call you mine?
Bold Pick Up Lines
This is a high risk maneuver, but if you feel that you’ve got nothing to lose, then one of these bold pick up lines might just work.
- I wanna be a super hero! Like Batman or Spider-Man, but now I’m trying to be your man.
- I’m not photographer, but I can picture as together.
- 4+4=8 but you + me equals fate.
- When I text you good morning tomorrow, what number should I text?
- You’re single. I’m single. Do you wanna see if we can change that?
- My friends bet me I couldn’t chat up the best looking (guy or girl) here. Wanna use their money to go on a date?
- I’m no organ donor but I’d be happy to give you my heart.
- I hope you know CPR because you just took my breath away.
- You know what would look nice? Your arms around me.
- I’m sorry, I don’t think we’ve met. Because I know I wouldn’t have forgotten a beautiful face like yours.
- I was told that life was like a deck of cards, so I guess that makes you a queen of hearts. ♥️
Funny Pick Up Lines
Pick up lines are normally supposed to be funny; it can help break the ice a bit. And if you’re someone who loves making people laugh (and especially the person you like), then definitely try these funny pick up lines. Whether you’re taking a class together, you both swiped right, or you’ve been together for 2 years, these amazing pick up lines will make you both smile and lift the mood.
- I’m not even playing cards but somehow I pulled a Queen.
- Wait, if you’re here, then who’s running heaven?
- I’m learning about important dates in history, wanna be one of them?
- I’m not gonna lie, you’ve stolen my heart and I really don’t want it back.
- I think there’s something wrong with my phone. Could you call it and see if it works?
- If I had a dollar for every time I thought of you, I’d have a dollar, cause you never left my mind.
- I’m gonna have to ask you to leave, you’re making everyone else in here look bad.
- Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?
- On a scale of 1 to America, how free are you tonight?
- Wow, I’ve been blinded by your beauty. I’ll need your name and number for insurance purposes.
- I’m not an organ donor, but I’m ready to give you my heart.
- So when our grandkids ask how we met, what should we tell them?
Cheesy Pick Up Lines
You and I both know that pick up lines have the tendency to be kind of goofy; they’re inherently that way. And if you really just wanna make your potential partner smile (and maybe laugh), then grab a few of these cringy pick up lines to use for flirting over text or real life. Also, their humor might just vibe the same way as yours when they read your cheesy quotes.
- Are you a black hole? Cuz you’re pulling me in and leaving me completely lost in you.
- Is your name Ariel? Because we mermaid for each other 🧜♀️
- I just dropped something, can you help me pick it up? My jaw when I looked at you.
- Are you tired? You’ve been running through my mind all day.
- Are you French? Because Eiffel for you.
- Are you a time traveler? Because I can see you in my future.
- Well, here I am! What are your other two wishes?
- There’s something wrong with my phone, it doesn’t have your number in it.
- Hey, my name is [insert name], but you can call me tomorrow.
- If “good looking” was a crime, I’m pretty sure you’d be serving a life sentence.
- Did the sun come out, or did you just smile at me?
- Are you a camera? Because every time I look at you, I smile.
- I hope you know CPR, because you are taking my breath away.
Corny Pick Up Lines
I don’t think this would be a complete list of the best pick up lines without me making a list of the corniest ones. You already have some ideas for pick up lines for guys and girls, smooth pick up lines, and even clever pick up lines. But to actually finish this up, you’re gonna be given some of my favorite corny pick up lines. Because honestly, the corniest lines often make the best (and funniest) memories.
- I’m lost. Can you give me directions to your heart?
- Hey girl are you a rope? Cuz I wanna hang with you till the end of my life.
- Is there an airport nearby or is that my heart taking off?
- How can I plan our wedding without having your number?
- Are you a loan? You’ve got my interest.
- Are you Siri? Because you autocomplete me.
- Are you today’s date? Because you’re 11/10.
- Hey, I think you stole something from me. (Them, “What?”). My heart.
- Call me an elevator, because I wanna take this to the next level.
- Hey, let me tie your shoes.. so you won’t fall for somebody new.
- I bet your birthday is October 10 because you’re a 10/10.
- Are you a time traveler? Because I see you in my future.
Grace Moser is the owner and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.