pick up line
Bar conversation opener
A pick up line is a rehearsed opening remark intended to start a conversation with a stranger, typically for romantic or sexual purposes.
The term usually implies something cheesy or formulaic: He tried some corny pick up line about falling from heaven.
Effective flirtation rarely relies on them, making "pick up line" slightly pejorative—it suggests trying too hard.
Tiresomely sentimental or trite
- clichéOverused, unoriginal expression
- tackyVulgar or slightly sticky
- overusedEmployed too frequently
- triteOverused, lacking freshness
cringeworthy · awkward · smooth · sappy · kitschy · schmaltzy · hackneyed · predictable
Humorous statement seeking laughter
- punWordplay using double meanings
- quipBrief, clever remark
- witClever, inventive humor
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
clever · wordplay · funny · playful · double entendre · innuendo · zingers · deadpan
Words expressing approval
- attractionPull toward something
- charmAttractive personal quality
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
flattery · advances · wooing · admirer · suggestive · provocative · enticing · alluring
Initiates social exchange
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- approachWay of handling something
- openerWhat begins something
- greetingExpression of welcome
first impression · stranger · bar · club · party · networking · mixer · confidence
corny
Tiresomely sentimental or trite
trite · cringeworthy · awkward · smooth · sappy · kitschy · schmaltzy · hackneyed · predictable · groan-worthy
joke
Humorous statement seeking laughter
banter · clever · wordplay · funny · playful · double entendre · innuendo · zingers · deadpan · self-deprecating
compliment
Words expressing approval
- attractionPull toward something
- charmAttractive personal quality
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
interest · flattery · advances · wooing · admirer · suggestive · provocative · enticing · alluring · come-on
conversation starter
Initiates social exchange
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- approachWay of handling something
- openerWhat begins something
greeting · first impression · stranger · bar · club · party · networking · mixer · confidence · boldness
pick up linebrush-off
Abrupt, dismissive rejection
dismissal · cold shoulder · rejection · leave me alone · not interested
pick up linerejection
Denial of acceptance
let down easy · friend zone · hard pass · turndown · rebuff
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