AFK
Americanabbreviation
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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
Example Sentences
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Emily Klein, a manager at AFK Books & Records, a bookstore in Virginia, told the outlet that she will now require parental consent for the book's sale.
From Salon • May 20, 2022
“Kids want to know how cool is the move,” said Master John Bowersox, owner of AFK.
From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2017
Unlike the nine belts in AFK, BJJ offers only five belts - white, blue, purple, brown, and black.
From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2017
Elliot drops "AFK" and "IRL" as part of everyday conversation far too often, and he has a fish named "Qwerty" to prove how… keyboard-centric he is, I guess?
From The Verge • Mar. 18, 2015
"Let's not go kill that frost giant yet, I need to go AFK to make a phone call".
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.
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