What does stay frosty mean?

(military, slang) To be alert and ready for action, without letting one's fear or other emotions get in the way. quotations ▼ (slang) To keep one's cool. quotations ▼ Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stay,‎ frosty.
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Where does the phrase stay frosty come from?

The most famous usage of the phrase stay frosty comes from the 1986 film Aliens, directed by James Cameron. In the film, Corporal Hicks, played by Michael Biehn, says the following famous quote to his team, per IMDb: Corporal Hicks : We're all in strung out shape, but stay frosty, and alert.
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What does get frosty mean?

If someone, or someone's behavior, is frosty, they are unfriendly and not welcoming: He gave me a frosty look. The chairperson's plan received a frosty reception from the committee. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not liking or being pleasant towards others.
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Who said stay frosty in Aliens?

Corporal Hicks : We're all in strung out shape, but stay frosty, and alert. We can't afford to let one of those bastards in here.
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What movie is the line stay frosty from?

Probably made famous by Corporal Hicks in the movie Aliens. It also makes perfect sense coming from him, as he does remain quite frosty under pressure (compare with Hudson & Gorman).
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What does stay salty mean?

According to Urban Dictionary, salty is “the act of being upset, angry, or bitter as result of being made fun of or embarrassed. Also a characteristic of a person who feels out of place or is feeling attacked.”
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What does frosty Morning mean?

​(of the weather) extremely cold; cold with frost. a frosty morning.
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What is the opposite of frosty?

Opposite of cold and unfriendly in manner. cordial. friendly. genial. happy.
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What does Roger tango mean?

Meaning: Message received. Origin: the NATO phonetic alphabet—a previous version of the alphabet used “Roger” to signify the letter R. Fun fact: Now they use “Romeo.” In a sentence: “Babe, will you pick up some burgers on the way home?” “Roger that—and I'll grab some fries, too.”
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What does I'm Oscar Mike mean?

Oscar Mike is military lingo for “On the Move” and was specifically chosen to represent the spirit of its founder and the Veterans he serves.
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What are some military sayings?

What Are Some Military Sayings and Phrases You've Probably Used in Conversation?
  • “On the Front Lines” This phrase is rooted in military history. ...
  • “No Man's Land” ...
  • “Got Your Six” ...
  • “On the Double” ...
  • “Balls to the Wall” ...
  • “Bite the Bullet”
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What does Whiskey Bravo mean?

A few words are used to sound out each letter – for example, Alpha is the letter “A” while Bravo is the letter “B” – making the title of the movie a reference to the NATO alphabet. Having the phrase “Whiskey, Tango, Foxtrot” on the radio would be like saying “WTF.”.
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What does Hotel Sierra mean?

Sierra Hotel or sometimes Hotel Sierra. Meaning s***-hot, or its opposite. When that new lieutenant makes it through his first field training exercise without getting his platoon lost, you've got a sierra hotel lieutenant.
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What does Delta Echo mean?

Delta and echo are the standard words for D and E in an international code for spelling out words clearly: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, . . . The usual word for I is India, but the alphabet has variations. 'Niner' is used for distinctiveness so it's not confused with the monosyllable 'one'.
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How do you use frosty in a sentence?

I got a very frosty reception. She was transferred from one hospital to another at midnight or even later on a frosty night and, not surprisingly, she caught a cold and died. He casts a frosty eye on me.
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What's another synonym for frosty?

In this page you can discover 42 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for frosty, like: frigid, crisp, gelid, arctic, chilly, chilling, distant, cool, frozen, glacial and icy.
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What is the black frost?

Definition of black frost

: frost or cold so intense as to blacken vegetation and usually unaccompanied by hoarfrost.
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What does frosty relationship mean?

When a person is frosty, however, she's emotionally cold — haughty, aloof, or even unfriendly. Frosty comes from the Old English fyrstig, "as cold as frost." Definitions of frosty. adjective.
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What is the adjective for frosty?

adjective, frost·i·er, frost·i·est. characterized by or producing frost; freezing; very cold: frosty weather. consisting of or covered with a frost: frosty designs on the windows; an avenue of frosty trees. lacking warmth of feeling; unfriendly: Their frosty greeting puzzled us.
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What is the noun of frosty?

frost. A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing. The cold weather that causes these ice crystals to form.
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What does it mean to call someone a Sally?

a coward; WUSS. Kenneth is such a Sally. See more words with the same meaning: a coward, wimp, weakling.
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What does salty girl mean?

The Oxford English Dictionary noted that Hepster's Dictionary used salty to describe, “ an angry and ill tempered individual.” From then to now the word's meaning has stayed approximately the same. Salty describes a personality that is bitter or angry, irritated, and hard to take.
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What does Lit mean in slang?

'Lit' has been a slang term meaning "intoxicated" for over a century. More recently, it has acquired the meaning "exciting," as well as a broader meaning along the lines of "excellent."
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What does Foxtrot Juliet Bravo mean in military?

Foxtrot Juliet Bravo Meaning

“Foxtrot,” “Juliet,” and “Bravo” are all distinct terms and part of the military phonetic alphabet. The military uses this phonetic alphabet system to make sure that all forms of communication are error-free. It also helps shorten messages over communication devices like the radio.
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What does Lima Golf Bravo mean?

Lima Golf Bravo - cool NATO Phonetic Military Alphabet Design with yellow initials highlighted for Let's Go Brandon!
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