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AFK

American  
Or afk

abbreviation

  1. (primarily used in texting and messaging) away from keyboard.

AFK British  

abbreviation

  1. away from keyboard

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Usage

What does AFK mean? Frequently found in chat rooms of massively multiplayer online games (MMOG), AFK is short for away from keys for when you aren't actively on a computer.How is AFK pronounced?[ey-ef-key]

Etymology

Origin of AFK

From its use in streaming chat, especially as a notification to others in online gaming chat, to indicate a participant is absent, has temporarily stopped monitoring chat, or has stopped participating until further notice

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