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pick up line

pick up line is the alternative form of pick-up line.

Meaning of pick-up line

Noun

pick-up line (plural pick-up lines)

  1. A short introduction or comment intended to garner romantic or sexual interest from a stranger.
    • Freddie has a new pick-up line for every girl he meets in the bar, but he always goes home alone.
    Synonyms:
    chat-up line, opener

Forms of pick up line

pluralpick up lines

Questions about pick up line

What is pick up line the alternative form of?
Pick up line is the alternative form of pick-up line.

Words near pick up line in the dictionary

  1. pick to light
  2. pick to order
  3. pick to tote
  4. pick to voice
  5. pick up
  6. pick up line
  7. pick up lines
  8. pick up on
  9. pick up one's crumbs
  10. pick up one's marbles and go home
  11. pick up speed

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