10 Where did the term "glowies" come from? posted 169 days ago by rosie 169 days ago by rosie +10 / -0 I understand what the term refers to, but I have no clue about its origins. Anyone? 5 comments share 5 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (5) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 1 ▼ – Tokens_Worth 1 point 169 days ago +1 / -0 In the military targets that are painted with infrared are not visible to the average person but when you use Night Vision Optics the target "glows" There are other explanations. It just means not an ally, trying to act like an ally. permalink save report block reply
In the military targets that are painted with infrared are not visible to the average person but when you use Night Vision Optics the target "glows"
There are other explanations.
It just means not an ally, trying to act like an ally.