Definition of AFK

AFK

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acronym of "away from keyboard." Commonly used in online textual communication, such as IM and chat. One may "go" AFK, as in the following example.
I need to go AFK to get some lunch.
Samueliscool is now AFK.
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- See more words with the same meaning: not present, away.
Last edited on Apr 16 2013. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Jul 17 2009.
acronym of "away from keyboard." Commonly used in online textual communication, such as IM and chat. Used to respond to a message, indicating that one isn't currently available. (Of course, in this usage, "away from keyboard" isn't strictly true.)
Question: Hey, can I talk to you about the programming assignment for CS61A?

Response: AFK.
- See more words with the same meaning: Internet, texting, SMS, email, chat acronyms (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: not present, away.
Last edited on Nov 04 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Jul 17 2009.

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offline	Definitions include: to some time that is not the present time, and/or some place that is not the present location.
AWOL	Definitions include: acronym of "absent without leave."
play hooky	Definitions include: to be absent from school without permission.
flake on	Definitions include: See flake.
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NAK	Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion.

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ask away	Definitions include: "Ask any questions that you'd like."
blow away	Definitions include: to kill, usually with a firearm.
GAFK	Definitions include: acronym of "goes away from keyboard".
get away scot free	Definitions include: to escape the consequences of one's actions.
get-away sticks	Definitions include: legs.
get away with murder	Definitions include: to avoid punishment for an offense.
piss away	Definitions include: to waste.
put away	Definitions include: to incarcerate.
rode hard and put away wet	Definitions include: have lived a rough lifestyle.
slave away	Definitions include: to work extremely hard.
square away	Definitions include: to perform cunnilingus on.
squirrel away	Definitions include: to store for future use.
straight away	Definitions include: immediately.
take-away	Definitions include: a main point from an information source.
take (one's) breath away	Definitions include: to be very impressive.
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beat up from the feet up	Definitions include: Connotes mental, physical, and spiritual bankruptcy.
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blast from the past	Definitions include: something from the past.
BOFH	Definitions include: acronym for "bastard operator from hell".
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farfrumpoopin	Definitions include: constipated.
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from hell	Definitions include: nightmarish.
from hunger	Definitions include: run down or impoverished.
from rags to riches	Definitions include: to go from extreme poverty to wealth.
from scratch	Definitions include: from basic ingredients; not pre-prepared.
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