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AK

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. (loosely) AK-47.

  2. Alaska (approved especially for use with zip code).


a.k. 2 American  

abbreviation

Slang: Vulgar.
  1. ass-kisser.


AK British  

abbreviation

  1. Alaska

  2. Knight of the Order of Australia

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“Housing is the middle class’s wealth engine—and many millennials showed up after the train already left the station,” said Ana Hernández Kent, who runs AK Research & Consulting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The decision to disband was an important step towards a "terror-free Turkey", and the process would be monitored by state institutions, a spokesperson for President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party said, according to Reuters news agency.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

"We will be able to assess the extent of the damage only after a few hours," state minister AK Saseendran told BBC Hindi.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

The Uvalde gunman used an assault rifle; Herrera is known as the AK Guy.

From Slate • May 28, 2024

“And considering everything, you’re actually very lucky. You’re alive, and you still have your knee, which makes a huge difference in your future mobility. BK amputees have it much easier than AK amputees.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen