Looking for a pickup line with a doorknob twist? These knock-knock flirty jokes are cheeky, cheesy, and guaranteed to get at least an eye-roll… or a date. Whether you’re texting a crush, breaking the ice, or just trying to flirt without using “wyd,” this is your goldmine of silliness.
While you’re at it, check out more of our relationship-ready humor in Jokes to Tell Your Boyfriend, Valentine Jokes, or our scandalously smooth Deez Nuts Jokes. 💌
Smooth Like a Door Hinge — Cheesy But Charming Knock-Knocks
These are the jokes your dad would tell if he were trying to flirt with your mom over AOL Instant Messenger in 2003. They’re cheesy, they’re charming, and weirdly… they kinda work.
- Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Olive.
— Olive who?
Olive you, and I can’t hide it anymore. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Howard.
— Howard who?
Howard you like to go out with me sometime? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Boo.
— Boo who?
Aww, don’t cry — I just wanted to ask you out. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Harry.
— Harry who?
Harry up and kiss me already! - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Justin.
— Justin who?
Justin time to fall for you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Adore.
— Adore who?
Adore is between us — open it to my heart. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Ken.
— Ken who?
Ken I be your everything? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dozen.
— Dozen who?
Dozen anyone want to cuddle? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Nobel.
— Nobel who?
No bell, that’s why I’m knocking… for your love. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Al.
— Al who?
Al you need is love — and maybe snacks. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Luke.
— Luke who?
Luke me in the eyes and tell me you don’t feel this. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dishes.
— Dishes who?
Dishes the moment I fell for you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Peas.
— Peas who?
Peas be mine already! - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Lettuce.
— Lettuce who?
Lettuce be together forever — or at least until brunch. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Turnip.
— Turnip who?
Turnip the charm — I’m trying here! - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Ice cream.
— Ice cream who?
Ice cream every time I see your smile. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Canoe.
— Canoe who?
Canoe go out with me this weekend? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Hawaii.
— Hawaii who?
I’m good. Hawaii you? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Beak.
— Beak who?
Beak my valentine? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Sherwood.
— Sherwood who?
Sherwood like to be your date tonight. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Yule.
— Yule who?
Yule always be my type. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Honeydew.
— Honeydew who?
Honeydew you love me yet? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Orange.
— Orange who?
Orange you glad I’m not texting “wyd”? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Will.
— Will who?
Will you be mine? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Otto.
— Otto who?
Otto know better, but I still have a crush on you.
Text Me Through the Peephole — Jokes Perfect for DMs
Slide into the DMs? Nah, we knock first — politely, then flirt shamelessly. These knock-knock jokes are short, sweet, and text-friendly — designed to make your crush smile (or at least not block you immediately).
- Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Watt.
— Watt who?
Watt are you doing later? 😉 - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Figs.
— Figs who?
Figs your phone — I’ve been waiting for your reply. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Jess.
— Jess who?
Jess me and you, no one else. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Elle.
— Elle who?
Elle be honest, you miss me too. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Maya.
— Maya who?
Maya phone died but not my feelings. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Bae.
— Bae who?
Bae careful, I fall fast. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Zoom.
— Zoom who?
Zoom do you think about before bed? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Mo.
— Mo who?
Mo kisses, please. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Gabe.
— Gabe who?
Gabe you my heart, now what? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Ping.
— Ping who?
Ping me next time you’re lonely. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Text.
— Text who?
Text me back, cutie! - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Why.
— Why who?
Why aren’t we dating already? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Read.
— Read who?
Read between the lines — I like you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Chip.
— Chip who?
Chip me up with that cute reply. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Gimme.
— Gimme who?
Gimme a sign you’re into this. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Typo.
— Typo who?
Typo much, but my feelings are real. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Buffer.
— Buffer who?
Buffering… still waiting for your love. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Snap.
— Snap who?
Snap me that smile again. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Hey.
— Hey who?
Hey stranger… let’s fix that. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Link.
— Link who?
Link up soon? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dot.
— Dot who?
Dot dot dot… you thinking about me? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Seen.
— Seen who?
Seen your message, now where’s my date? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Late.
— Late who?
Late night flirts incoming. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Auto.
— Auto who?
Auto be texting you more often.
First Date, First Giggle — Icebreakers That Might Work
First dates are weird. You’re trying to seem cool while wondering if you’ve got spinach in your teeth. These knock-knock jokes won’t guarantee romance, but they will get a laugh — or at least a confused smile. Which, honestly, is a solid win.
- Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Hope.
— Hope who?
Hope you like puns, ‘cause this is who I am now. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Tank.
— Tank who?
Tank you for tolerating my awkwardness. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dwayne.
— Dwayne who?
Dwayne the tub — I’m drowning in first-date nerves. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Etch.
— Etch who?
Bless you! Oh wait, that wasn’t a sneeze… - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Kanga.
— Kanga who?
Actually, it’s Kangaroo. But now you’re smiling. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cereal.
— Cereal who?
Cereal-ously, I can’t believe you’re real. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Yoda.
— Yoda who?
Yoda one I’ve been looking for. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Alexa.
— Alexa who?
Alexa-date someone funny like me. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Do.
— Do who?
Do you always look this good or is it just date magic? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Stan.
— Stan who?
Stan’d next to you and forget what I was saying. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Scared.
— Scared who?
Scared I’m falling for you… too soon? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Gladys.
— Gladys who?
Gladys date is going better than my last one. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Icy.
— Icy who?
Icy what I like… and it’s you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dishes.
— Dishes who?
Dishes the first time I’ve smiled on a date this fast. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Waffle.
— Waffle who?
Waffle you be mine if this goes well? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Donut.
— Donut who?
Donut make me blush like that. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Muffin.
— Muffin who?
Muffin compares to this moment. (Too far? Maybe.) - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Alpaca.
— Alpaca who?
Alpaca the check if you laugh again. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Romeo.
— Romeo who?
Romeo number so I can call you? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Peach.
— Peach who?
Peach perfect smile you got there. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Hug.
— Hug who?
Hug me later if this goes well. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Jeans.
— Jeans who?
Jeans tight, heart open. Let’s do this. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Flirt.
— Flirt who?
Flirt time I’ve met someone like you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Matcha.
— Matcha who?
Matcha cute with that laugh.
So Bad It’s Good — Cringey Flirts That Somehow Land
Sometimes, the worse the joke, the stronger the connection. These knock-knocks are aggressively awkward, but in a way that might make someone say, “Ugh… fine, that was kind of cute.” Proceed with caution — and maybe dessert.
- Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Anita.
— Anita who?
Anita date with fewer knock-knock jokes. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Wanda.
— Wanda who?
Wanda make this weird? Mission accomplished. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Ice.
— Ice who?
Ice been practicing this line all day. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Rufus.
— Rufus who?
Rufus the guy who thought this would impress you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Lame.
— Lame who?
Lame me take you out sometime? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Olga.
— Olga who?
Olga all night if this works. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cringe.
— Cringe who?
Cringe you give me a chance? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Guess.
— Guess who?
Wrong! But I like your confidence. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
You.
— You who?
You-hoo, just embarrassing myself over here. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dad.
— Dad who?
Dad joke ruined it, didn’t it? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Oof.
— Oof who?
Oof course I’m nervous around you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Fail.
— Fail who?
Fail for you instantly. Regret nothing. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Ego.
— Ego who?
Ego big or go home, right? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Oops.
— Oops who?
Oops I did it again… texted you bad puns. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Pudding.
— Pudding who?
Pudding all my charm into this one joke. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Trash.
— Trash who?
Trash trying to flirt with you 😬 - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dork.
— Dork who?
Dork you want to go out with me? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Noah.
— Noah who?
Noah good place we can hide from this awkwardness? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Please.
— Please who?
Please laugh so I don’t cry. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Lettuce.
— Lettuce who?
Lettuce never speak of this again. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Why.
— Why who?
Why am I like this? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Zebra.
— Zebra who?
Zebra reason I’m still single? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Crush.
— Crush who?
Crush me with your silence, I guess… - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Regret.
— Regret who?
Regret nothing — I tried. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Ugh.
— Ugh who?
Ugh-noring my pride for your attention.
Knockin’ Boots (Knock-Knock Style) — Spice It Up, Pun Intended
These jokes are where knock-knock meets wink-wink. Lightly spicy, moderately suggestive, and never crossing the line (unless invited). Perfect for when flirting gets bold… and your crush can handle some heat with their humor.
- Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Lace.
— Lace who?
Lace up your boots — it’s getting steamy. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Mattress.
— Mattress who?
Mattress you looks really inviting right now. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Moan.
— Moan who?
Moan the phone, tell me your fantasies. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Candle.
— Candle who?
Candle-light dinner or Netflix and flirt? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Velcro.
— Velcro who?
Velcro my heart to yours — or just cuddle? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Spice.
— Spice who?
Spice up your night with a little me? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Bacon.
— Bacon who?
Bacon up excuses to see you tonight. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Whip.
— Whip who?
Whip up something naughty? 😉 - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Crave.
— Crave who?
Crave the way you laugh… and text me back. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cherry.
— Cherry who?
Cherry on top? Nah, you’re the whole dessert. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Night.
— Night who?
Night’s still young, wanna misbehave? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Shower.
— Shower who?
Shower me with compliments — or kisses. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Tingle.
— Tingle who?
Tingle you feel that? Or is it just me? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Wine.
— Wine who?
Wine not come over? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Satin.
— Satin who?
Satin on your couch… thinking things. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Tease.
— Tease who?
Tease the moment you’ve been waiting for. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Bra.
— Bra who?
Bra-vo for looking that good. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Pillow.
— Pillow who?
Pillow talk or pun battle? You choose. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Hush.
— Hush who?
Hush now — let’s just vibe. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dare.
— Dare who?
Dare to turn this pun into a plan? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Sweat.
— Sweat who?
Sweat dreams, you beautiful flirt. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Oopsie.
— Oopsie who?
Oopsie… dropped my line. Come pick it up. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Kiss.
— Kiss who?
Kiss and tell, or keep it our secret? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Bed.
— Bed who?
Bedder stop now or I’ll catch feelings. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Oops.
— Oops who?
Oops, my shirt fell off that pickup line.
Romantic, But With Groans — Jokes for Hopeless Flirts
Some flirts aim for smooth. These aim for heart-eyes and facepalms. Perfect for the pun-lover who brings flowers and awkward pauses. Warning: may cause involuntary “aww”s and groans at the same time.
- Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Olive.
— Olive who?
Olive you and I don’t care who knows it. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Barry.
— Barry who?
Barry me in compliments, please. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Howard.
— Howard who?
Howard you like to go out sometime? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Peas.
— Peas who?
Peas be mine forever? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cher.
— Cher who?
Cher-ing my heart with you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Justin.
— Justin who?
Justin time to fall in love with me. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Will.
— Will who?
Will you go on a date with me or what? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Minnie.
— Minnie who?
Minnie times I thought of you today? Too many. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Bo.
— Bo who?
Bo mine and let’s be adorable. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Muffin.
— Muffin who?
Muffin compares to you. No, really. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Gum.
— Gum who?
Gum on, give me a chance. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Flan.
— Flan who?
Flan-tastic date idea: you, me, dessert. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Dove.
— Dove who?
Dove you since the moment you knocked. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Raisin.
— Raisin who?
Raisin the stakes — will you text back? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Heart.
— Heart who?
Heart to resist me, huh? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Fudge.
— Fudge who?
Fudge it — let’s fall in love. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Flirt.
— Flirt who?
Flirt me be real, I like you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Wine.
— Wine who?
Wine you be mine already? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Penny.
— Penny who?
Penny for your thoughts… about us. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Date.
— Date who?
Date me maybe? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Sweater.
— Sweater who?
Sweater or not, I’m falling for you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Brew.
— Brew who?
Brew-tiful inside and out — just sayin’. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Button.
— Button who?
Button line: I really like you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Yarn.
— Yarn who?
Yarn the one I’ve been punning for.
Flirty Failures — When Jokes Backfire, but You’re Cute Anyway
Not all flirts land — some trip, fall, and drag your dignity with them. But hey, if you’re charming enough, even a terrible pun gets a pass. These knock-knock jokes are so bad, they might just loop back to genius. Might.
- Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Alone.
— Alone who?
Alone on this flirting journey, apparently. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cringe.
— Cringe who?
Cringe you see me trying too hard? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Lame.
— Lame who?
Lame me explain… never mind. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Oops.
— Oops who?
Oops I flirted and now it’s awkward. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Nope.
— Nope who?
Nope, this isn’t going as planned. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Maybe.
— Maybe who?
Maybe don’t repeat that line ever again. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Joke.
— Joke who?
Joke’s on me — you’re not laughing. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Zone.
— Zone who?
Zone of friendship? Got it. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Exit.
— Exit who?
Exit this conversation before I ruin it more? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Face.
— Face who?
Face the facts — that was bad. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Flop.
— Flop who?
Flopportunity missed. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Eek.
— Eek who?
Eek! I thought that was smooth! - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Mute.
— Mute who?
Mute me, please. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Ghost.
— Ghost who?
Ghost me after this joke, I understand. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Awk.
— Awk who?
Awkward? Yep, that’s the vibe. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Send.
— Send who?
Send help. I’m dying inside. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Left.
— Left who?
Left my pride at the punchline. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
No-one.
— No-one who?
No-one laughs at me… yet. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Halt.
— Halt who?
Halt your expectations. That was it. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Broke.
— Broke who?
Broke the vibe. Again. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Why.
— Why who?
Why did I think that would work? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Sit.
— Sit who?
Sit down — it gets worse. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Delete.
— Delete who?
Delete this convo from memory. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Still.
— Still who?
Still single after that joke.
Knock Knock… Now Kiss — Cute Endings for Sweethearts
Sometimes, the only thing between a smile and a smooch is a terrible pun. These knock-knocks are made to charm, close the deal, or at least earn a flirty nudge. Perfect for texts, love notes, or whispering before leaning in.
- Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Honey.
— Honey who?
Honey, I’m stuck on you like glitter and bad decisions. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Sugar.
— Sugar who?
Sugar coat it — you like me. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Blush.
— Blush who?
Blush every time you text me. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Kiss.
— Kiss who?
Kiss who’s thinking about you? Me. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Toast.
— Toast who?
Toast to us — punfully ever after. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cheek.
— Cheek who?
Cheek my messages. I sent you heart emojis. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Bubble.
— Bubble who?
Bubble wrap me up — I’m fragile without you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Wink.
— Wink who?
Wink if you feel the same way. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Melt.
— Melt who?
Melt my heart with that smile again. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cake.
— Cake who?
Cake my hand, let’s walk into the sunset. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Snuggle.
— Snuggle who?
Snuggle up — these jokes are warm. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Mwah.
— Mwah who?
Mwah you waiting for? Kiss me. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
S’more.
— S’more who?
S’more hugs, s’more you, s’more now. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cuddle.
— Cuddle who?
Cuddle you blame me for falling? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Love.
— Love who?
Love you more than pizza — and that’s serious. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Cozy.
— Cozy who?
Cozy up with me and my bad jokes? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Tickle.
— Tickle who?
Tickle chance we’re soulmates? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Glow.
— Glow who?
Glow home with me tonight? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Heart.
— Heart who?
Heart you glad we matched? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Waffles.
— Waffles who?
Waffles you love me? Say yes. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Pop.
— Pop who?
Pop the question? Too soon? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Snacks.
— Snacks who?
Snacks and chill tonight? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Roses.
— Roses who?
Roses are red — I’m into you. - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Peach.
— Peach who?
Peach my heart if I’m wrong, but… date? - Knock knock.
— Who’s there?
Together.
— Together who?
Together we’re punstoppable.
FAQ — Everything You’re (Not) Brave Enough to Ask About Flirty Knock-Knock Jokes
❓ Are these flirty knock-knock jokes safe to send to a crush?
Absolutely — they’re playful, cheeky, and charming without crossing lines. Perfect for a light laugh, a casual flirt, or breaking the ice without breaking the vibe.
❓ Will these jokes make me seem cute or cringe?
Both — and that’s the point. The cringe is part of the charm. Confidence + bad puns = dangerously lovable.
❓ Can I use these in DMs or dating apps?
Yes! These jokes are swipe-right tested and typo-proof. Whether you’re texting late at night or trying to stand out in a sea of “hey” — they’ll help.
❓ Is this post just for singles?
Not at all. Couples use these to keep the spark silly. Married folks use them to remind each other they’re still pun-stoppable.
❓ Are these original knock-knock jokes?
Every pun here was written specifically for Punsplosion. We don’t recycle from the internet — we regenerate with love, flair, and a wink.
❓ What if I tell one of these jokes and they ghost me?
Then they weren’t pun-derful enough for you. Next!
🧡 The Bottom Line: Flirt Loud, Laugh Hard, and Knock First
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Pun enthusiast. Snack-powered writer. Believes every bad joke deserves a second chance (and sometimes a third). When Emily’s not crafting puns, she’s trying to teach her alpaca to laugh. Founder of Punsplosion and part-time giggle dealer.
