The phrase ‘reheating nachos’ has become the latest online sensation, leaving even stars like Halle Berry scratching their heads, as they join the rest of us in trying to decipher its meaning. 

The Oscar-winning actress, 58, took to X on Thursday, tweeting, ‘I take a little break and come back and every other Tweet is about reheating nachos? Lol.’

Even social media darling Dionne Warwick joined the fray with a perfectly simple, yet hilarious response: ‘What?’ when asked about ‘the girlies reheating their nachos.’

The phrase skyrocketed to viral fame after Lady Gaga found herself accused of ‘reheating her own nachos’ following the release of her new single Abracadabra last week. 

The term was also thrown at Benson Boone, who, after his 2025 Grammy performance, was said to be ‘reheating Harry Styles’s nachos’.

But what exactly does ‘reheating nachos’ mean? 

The phrase ‘reheating nachos’ has become the latest online sensation, leaving even stars like Halle Berry scratching their heads, as they join the rest of us in trying to decipher its meaning; (pictured October)

Even social media darling Dionne Warwick joined the fray with a perfectly simple, yet hilarious response: ‘What?’ when asked about ‘the girlies reheating their nachos’; (pictured 2017)

But what exactly does ‘reheating nachos’ mean?

Simply put, it refers to someone who’s taken an existing idea or concept, and instead of creating something fresh, they’ve repurposed or ‘reheated’ it. 

The term can be seen as either a playful nod to inspiration or a subtle jab at lack of originality, depending on the context.

In Gaga’s case, some critics argued she was ‘reheating her own nachos’ — pulling from her previous works like The Fame Monster and Born This Way for her latest song. 

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Others, however, contended that she was, in fact, ‘making chips from scratch’ — venturing into uncharted territory with her creativity.

Boone, on the other hand, appeared to be ‘reheating Styles’s nachos,’ borrowing from the British pop star’s own flashy stage persona, including the sequin jumpsuit. 

Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s influence is so strong that fans have even claimed she is the tortilla industry — the foundation from which everyone else builds. 

One fan tweeted, ‘See how it’s never Beyoncé taking someone’s nachos or even reheating her own? She is the tortilla industry.’

Yet, as with all viral trends, not everyone is a fan. 

Simply put, it refers to someone who’s taken an existing idea or concept, and instead of creating something fresh, they’ve repurposed or ‘reheated’ it

The phrase skyrocketed to viral fame after Lady Gaga found herself accused of ‘reheating her own nachos’ following the release of her new single Abracadabra last week

The term was also thrown at Benson Boone, who, after his 2025 Grammy performance, was said to be ‘reheating Harry Styles ’s nachos’

Some feel the concept has already outlived its charm. 

One critic wrote, ‘Honestly, ‘Lady Gaga reheated her nachos’ was a one and done deal, but y’all keep saying it, and it just doesn’t have the same impact.’

Another added, ‘The way y’all overuse the reheating nachos thing. It is not funny anymore.’

Whether you love it or have had enough of it, ‘reheating nachos’ has definitely taken social media by storm — a deliciously odd metaphor for creative recycling.