Why does the army say stay frosty?

Originally military slang, probably as a reference to keeping one's cool, but with extra emphasis because of the need to stay alert in dangerous situations.
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What does the slang term 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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Where does the term stay frosty?

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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Do Marines say stay frosty?

I've never heard 'Stay Frosty' in any military or branch of same. That is code for 'keep your head up and your neck on a swivel.
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What does frosty relationship mean?

If you describe someone's behaviour as frosty, you think it is unfriendly. The president may get a frosty reception in New Hampshire. The relationship has obviously become frosty. Synonyms: unfriendly, cold, discouraging, icy More Synonyms of frosty.
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What does frosty morning means?

​(of the weather) extremely cold; cold with frost. a frosty morning.
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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 do Marines call Army guys?

Three such words are “gyrenes,” “jarheads,” and “grunts.” Their times of origin and usage differ somewhat, but each has the same role in the Marine Corps culture. They have become a source of pride for all Marines.
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Why can't you call a Marine a soldier?

Marines aren't called soldiers because they aren't in the Army. Each branch of the military has its own mission, training, history, uniform, and esprit de corps.
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Is it OK to say oorah to a Marine?

Oorah is a battle cry common in the United States Marine Corps since the mid-20th century. It is comparable to hooah in the US Army and hooyah in the US Navy and US Coast Guard. It is most commonly used to respond to a verbal greeting or as an expression of enthusiasm. (Source: Wikipedia.)
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What are some military sayings?

Here are some military sayings and quotes that started in the Armed Forces that are now commonplace in American 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 stay frosty mean in Aliens?

Originally Answered: What does "stay frosty" mean in the movie aliens? Stay cool or keep your cool. Don't panic. The term was also heavily used in HBOs miniseries, Generation Kill.
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What do you call a Marine girl?

Today, women in the Marine Corps are called Marines.
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How do you say hello in Marine?

SEMPER FIDELIS FROM THE FAITHFUL

Semper Fidelis is used as a greeting, a motivation, and an expression that unites past and present Marines.
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What military branch goes in first in a war?

The Marine Corps is often first on the ground in combat situations.
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What do Marines call the toilet?

The Navy Department Library

The use of the term "head" to refer to a ship's toilet dates to at least as early as 1708, when Woodes Rogers (English privateer and Governor of the Bahamas) used the word in his book, A Cruising Voyage Around the World.
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What do you call a military brat?

For over 200 years, people who've been raised in Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, and Coast Guard families have been called "military brats." Navy kids have also been called Navy "juniors."
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What do Marines call snipers?

The term "Scout Sniper" is only used officially by the Marine Corps, but it does not imply a differing mission from the U.S. Army Sniper. An Army Sniper's primary mission is to support combat operations by delivering precise long-range fire on selected targets.
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Is frosty a real word?

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.
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What is the synonym of frosty?

sharp, frosty nights. Synonyms. cold. It was bitterly cold outside. frozen.
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What word is a synonym of frosty '? *?

joyless. lukewarm. matter-of-fact. passionless.
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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 is a crispy morning?

Crisp weather is cold, dry, and bright: a wonderful crisp spring morning. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
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What is misty morning?

misty adjective (WEATHER)

If the weather is misty, there is mist in the air that makes it difficult to see into the distance: The morning will start off misty. More examples. It was a damp, misty morning.
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What do you call an ex Marine?

Veteran marines

"Retired marine" refers to those who have completed 20 or more years of service and formally retired or have been medically retired after less than 20 years service. "Sir" or "Ma'am" is appropriate out of respect.
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