Best Hinge prompt answers for guys (2025 Edition)

#1: When you want to make sure you're looking for the same thing

Whether you're looking for a one-night stand or someone to walk down the aisle with, it's important to make sure you're matching with the girls who want the same thing — otherwise everyone's time is being wasted.

• Let's make sure we're on the same page about
  • "I want about a dozen children, but I'd settle for three."
  • "I'm a free spirit and don't see marriage in my future."

#2: When you want to tease an interesting story

No one wants to go on a date that will be full of awkward silences. That's why your dating profile needs to prove you're an engaging conversationalist. By teasing interesting conversation starters, you'll make her want to message you to hear the whole story — or better yet, hear it over cocktails and appetizers.

• Best travel story
  • "This one time, in Greece..."

• Weirdest gift I've ever received
  • "I made the mistake of telling my grandfather I was interested in taxidermy..."

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#3: When you want to share more about yourself

Dating apps are all about finding the right people, and to do that you need to share something about yourself. Depending on how serious a connection you're looking for (especially if you're looking for a life partner), you can go deep right from the beginning or you can keep things light by trying to make it into the ranks of the funniest hinge answers out there.

• My most irrational fear
  • "Dying alone."

• The worst fad I participated in
  • "Stranger Things convinced me to try a mullet."

#4: When you want to lay the groundwork for a first date

Dating apps are all about getting dates, right? Make sure you use your online dating profile to make it clear that you know how to show a girl a good time.

• What I order for the table
  • "A pitcher of margaritas"

• My ideal date from home
  • "Cooking you a five-course meal from scratch."

#5: When you just want to get the conversation started

Sometimes just getting from a match to a message feels like the hardest part. If that sounds like you, spend some time filling your Hinge profile with conversation starters.

• The one thing I'd love to know about you is
  • "Your most passionately held belief."

• You should leave a comment if
  • "You can turn me on to a new podcast."

#6: When you want to be kind of random

Sometimes shock value gets the job done! People read a lot of variations on the same themes when they're looking at one Hinge profile after another. So sometimes saying something off the wall can really pay off.

• Shower thought I recently had
  • "I'm weirdly attracted to the green M&M."

• My most controversial opinion
  • "The second date is better than the first."

#7: When you want to show off your sense of humor

If you're good with the laughs, be on the lookout for a funny Hinge prompt answer that will give you the perfect straight line.

• My worst roommate story
  • "Have you heard the one about the hot sauce in the shower?"

Humor depends heavily on delivery, and that gets lost when you’re texting. Your profile picture does a lot to fill in the other person’s imagination, though. That’s why you want it to look really great. ROAST will let you know how your profile picture looks, and how well it will perform. Then, they’ll give you advice on how to make it better. Get advice from ROAST today.

#8: When you want to make sure you and your potential match are the same type

Do you have a sense of adventure? Make sure you don't land a couch potato! Hinge's prompts are a great chance to find the partner in crime you're looking for.

• On my bucket list
  • "Dive the Marianna trench."

• A life goal of mine
  • "Climb Mt. Everest"

#9: When you want to lean into the self deprecating humor

It can be difficult to pull off, but if the tone matches your style, self deprecating humor can make some of the best Hinge prompt answers.

• The worst idea I've ever had
  • "Trying to lighten my hair with lemon juice. (Right before prom.)"

• My Biggest date fail
  • "Showing up with 100 roses. In retrospect, I understand I should have gone with 200."

There’s a fine line between cheesy and charming. The above lines are great, but the profile pictures will determine how they come off. ROAST is a service that not only serves as a neutral third party that tells you if it works, they’re also experts at online dating. If you want a higher chance that jokes will land, seek the counsel of ROAST.

#10: When you're looking for a good relationship

Ultimately, this is what it's all about. Find the right match and then you can both delete Hinge!

• Dating me is like
  • "A box of chocolates... You know how it goes :)"

• Unusual skills
  • "Actually making a girl happy."