stay frosty

== English == === Etymology === 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. === Verb === stay frosty (third-person singular simple present stays frosty, present participle staying frosty, simple past and past participle stayed frosty) (military, slang) To be alert and ready for action, without letting one's fear or other emotions get in the way. 1986, 'Corporal Hicks', Aliens (movie): We're all in strung out shape, but stay frosty, and alert (slang) To keep one's cool. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see stay,‎ frosty. ==== Translations ====