Pick Up Lines for Guys: 60 Cheesy, Smooth and Flirty Lines to Use on Him

Somewhere along the way, the first line became "his job." That is exactly why sending one to him works. Pick up lines for guys flip the usual script, show confidence, and give him an easy way to flirt back. And because the script usually runs the other way, even a cheesy line aimed at him tends to get a grin instead of an eye roll.

This list is for anyone flirting with a guy: women, men, everyone. There are 60 original lines in six styles, from cheesy and cute to smooth and openly flirty, plus a set of pick up lines for guys over text that are built to get a real reply on a dating app. All of them are clean enough to send to someone you just matched with. After the list, you will find what most lists leave out: how to deliver a line, how to read his reply, and what to send when the answer is a flat "haha".

60 Pick Up Lines for Guys, Sorted by Style

Sort these pick up lines to use on guys by the setting and by him. Cheesy and cute lines suit a party or an app match with a jokey profile. Smooth and flirty lines need a little eye contact or rapport first. If you are writing a first message, jump to the texting section at the end of the list.

Cheesy Pick Up Lines for Guys

The goal is a groan and a laugh at the same time. Deliver these like you know they are terrible.

1. "Are you a phone charger? Because I'm at two percent and you're the only thing that could help."
2. "Is your hoodie available for borrowing, or do I have to date you first?"
3. "Are you a microwave? Because you just took me from frozen to warm in about thirty seconds."
4. "Are you a map app? Because you just rerouted every plan I had for tonight."
5. "Are you a weather forecast? Because there's a hundred percent chance I'm thinking about you later."
6. "Are you a dad joke? Because I didn't want to smile, and yet here I am."
7. "Are you a software update? Because I'm not sure what just changed, but I'm into it."
8. "Are you a sourdough starter? Because I'd check on you every day and tell all my friends about you."
9. "Are you a group project? Because I'd happily do all the work if it meant more time with you."
10. "Are you a parallel parking spot? Because I'd try as many times as it takes."
11. "Are you a houseplant? Because I want to put you by a sunny window and tell you you're doing great."
12. "Are you a free sample at the grocery store? Because I'm going to keep circling back until you notice me."

Cute Pick Up Lines for Boys

Sweet and low-pressure. These pick up lines for boys are a good fit for a shy guy or someone you have only just met.

1. "I'm not great at small talk, so I'll just say it: you have a very good laugh, and I'd like to hear more of it."
2. "Your smile should come with a warning label. I nearly walked into a door."
3. "If you were a song, you'd be the one I replay on the walk home."
4. "I was going to play it cool, but you seem like a guy who appreciates honesty: you're cute."
5. "You look like you give the best hugs. I'm just making an observation, for science."
6. "I'd share my fries with you. That's the most romantic thing I've ever said."
7. "You have 'reads the instructions before building the furniture' energy, and I find that very attractive."
8. "Are you a golden retriever in human form? Because I instantly want to tell you about my day."
9. "I don't know your name yet, but I've already decided it's my favorite one."
10. "You seem like the kind of guy who texts 'home safe?' after a date. That's very attractive behavior."

Smooth Pick Up Lines for Guys

Fewer puns, more confidence. Smooth pick up lines for guys land because they sound like you mean them.

1. "I'm not going to pretend I came over here for any reason except you."
2. "I saw you laugh at something across the room, and I've been trying to think of a way to make you do it again."
3. "I don't usually make the first move, but I didn't want to spend the rest of the night wondering."
4. "I'd ask if you come here often, but I think I'd remember."
5. "I like your style. Do you dress like that on purpose, or are you just naturally this distracting?"
6. "I have a feeling you're the most interesting person here, and I've decided to check personally."
7. "What would it take to get you to buy me a coffee? Asking for me."
8. "Quick question: are you as kind as you look, or do I need to find out the hard way?"
9. "Confidence is attractive. So is that jacket. You're two for two."
10. "You've got a really good face for a first date. I'd like to test that theory."

Flirty Pick Up Lines for Him

Playful, a bit bolder, still nothing you would be embarrassed to have screenshotted. Use these flirty pick up lines for him once you can tell he is enjoying the conversation.

1. "Fair warning: I flirt by roasting, and I already have three jokes about your shoes. That means I like you."
2. "I have a theory that you're a great kisser. I'm a scientist at heart."
3. "Your arms look like they'd be great at opening jars. I happen to have several jars."
4. "I need you to stop being this cute. It's making it very hard to play it cool."
5. "If you think I'm flirting with you, you're right. If you think I'll stop, you're wrong."
6. "Is it bad that I'm already planning what I'd wear on our second date?"
7. "You look like you'd steal the blanket. I've decided I'm okay with that."
8. "I'd say you're my type, but honestly you might be redefining it."
9. "Are you always this good-looking, or is today a special occasion?"
10. "You're trouble. The good kind. The kind I'd leave a group chat on read for."

Nerdy Lines for Gamers, Coders and Sports Fans

Match the line to what he is into. A nerdy line proves you looked at his profile, which is half the compliment.

1. "Are you a loading screen tip? Because you're the most useful thing I've seen all night."
2. "You must be a legendary skin, because I'd grind the whole season just to unlock you."
3. "I'd do a side quest for you. Even the boring fetch-quest kind."
4. "Are you clean code? Because you're easy to read and I'd never want to refactor you."
5. "Are you my fantasy football draft? Because I've researched you way more than is healthy."
6. "Are you a season finale? Because I'm not ready for this to end on a cliffhanger."
7. "I'm pretty sure we've met in another timeline, and it went great. Want to try this one?"
8. "If you were a chemical reaction, you'd be the kind they make you wear goggles for. I'm willing to risk it."

Pick Up Lines for Guys Over Text

These are written for a first message on an app or in the DMs. Each one ends with something he can answer, which matters more than how clever it is. Swap in a real detail from his profile wherever you can.

1. "Your profile says you can cook. Is that a real claim or a pasta-only claim?"
2. "Okay, I swiped for the dog. I'm staying for you. What's his name?"
3. "You look like you'd be terrible at mini golf, and I mean that as an invitation. Am I right?"
4. "I only message guys whose photos suggest they know a good taco place. You passed. Where should I eat this week?"
5. "Settle a debate for me: is a hot dog a sandwich? This decides whether I ask you out."
6. "Rate my opener from one to ten. If it's below a seven, you owe me a better one."
7. "That third photo needs a story. Who took it, and should I be jealous of that mountain?"
8. "I'm bad at openers, so here's a compliment instead: you have a really kind smile. Your turn to say something nice about my photos."
9. "Your bio says you're 'pretty chill.' I need proof. What's the least chill thing you've ever done?"
10. "Let's skip 'hey.' Tell me the last thing that made you laugh out loud, and I'll tell you mine."

How to Use Pick Up Lines on Guys (Without Sounding Scripted)

The words matter less than the delivery. A few rules that make any of the lines above work better:

• Make the intent obvious. A joke can read as plain friendliness, especially to a guy who is not used to being approached. Pair the line with a smile and eye contact in person, or with a compliment over text, so he knows you are flirting.
• One line, then your name. In person, say the line, let him laugh, and introduce yourself. Don't chain three lines together; it starts to feel like a set.
• Be specific. "Nice jacket" is fine. "That jacket has 'owns a record player' energy" is a conversation. Compliment something he chose, like his style, his photo, his dog, rather than only his body.
• Match his world. Gamer lines for the guy with a controller in his photos, sports lines for the jersey guy, cute lines for the shy one. It shows you paid attention.
• On apps, one message is enough. Send your line while the match is fresh, then wait. Three messages in a row before he replies reads as nervous.
• Own it if it flops. "Okay, that line was worse out loud" is a perfectly good recovery, and often gets a bigger laugh than the line did.

What to Say After He Replies

His first reply tells you most of what you need to know. Here is how to read it and what to send next:

Two examples of keeping it going:

You: "Your profile says you can cook. Is that a real claim or a pasta-only claim?"

Him: "ok rude. I make a very good curry"

You: "A curry guy, noted. How spicy are we talking? I will judge you either way, but I'd like to judge you in person."

You: "Are you a sourdough starter? Because I'd check on you every day and tell all my friends about you."

Him: "that's the worst line I've ever heard. 7/10"

You: "A seven! I'll take it. What would a ten have to include? I'm a quick learner."

The pattern in both: react to what he said, add a little of yourself, and leave him an easy next message.

When He Sends a Dry Reply

Some guys are great in person and terrible over text. A short reply is not always a no, but it is not a yes either. Here is what to do with "haha," "lol thanks" or a one-word answer:

• Give it one more shot. Send a single, simple question that is easy to answer. "Okay, serious question: what are you doing this weekend that's more interesting than talking to me?"
• Skip the second pick-up line. It reads like you are running a routine. Switch to normal conversation.
• Check whether he asks anything back. A short reply with a question attached is interest. A short reply with nothing is a guy who has not decided yet, or has.
• Stop after two dry replies. If two easy openings in a row get nothing, step back. Someone who wants to talk to you will make it obvious.

When you cannot tell which of those situations you are in, a second opinion helps. Take a screenshot of the conversation and upload it to the AI Dating Assistant. Pick what you want help with: what to reply, what to do now that he has answered, or a read of the vibe before you text. It reads the chat and tells you which of five situations it looks like (Playful/Flirty, Low Investment, Conversation Flat/Dying, Testing Intent or Polite Exit), then writes three replies in different tones, Witty, Genuine and Playful/Flirty, each built on something he actually said.

From Pick-Up Line to First Date

A good line has done its job once you are trading real messages. Don't let it drift into a pen-pal situation. After a few good back-and-forths, suggest something specific:

• Tie the plan to your chat: "Since you claim the curry is very good, I'm going to need proof. Or we start with the taco place near me on Thursday?"
• Offer a day, not just "sometime." A specific plan is easy to say yes to and easy to adjust.
• Keep the first date short and in a busy public place, like coffee, a walk or a market, and tell a friend where you will be.

Being asked out is a nice surprise for a lot of people, guys included. If he says yes, the line worked. If he hesitates, you found out quickly, which is a win too.

Make Your Profile Do Half the Work

The best openers come from profiles with something to react to, and yours works the same way. If guys are going to open with a line of their own, give them material: one specific hobby, a strong opinion, a photo with a story.

The AI Bio Generator turns a few honest lines about your weekends into Tinder or Bumble bios in three voices, or real Hinge prompt answers. And if matches are slow, the AI Dating Profile Review scores your photos, bio and first impression from 0 to 100 and tells you which photo to keep, fix or cut.