AFK
Away from keyboard; temporarily inactive or not responding.
“I was AFK when the match started.”
Gamers and chat users say AFK even when they are using phones or consoles rather than keyboards.
The abbreviation originated in early online chat and multiplayer gaming.
go AFK
To become temporarily inactive.
AFK player
A player who is not currently participating.
AFK moment
A brief period of being absent.
What does AFK mean?
Away from keyboard; temporarily inactive or not responding.
How is AFK used?
Gamers and chat users say AFK even when they are using phones or consoles rather than keyboards.
Where did AFK come from?
The abbreviation originated in early online chat and multiplayer gaming.