"Away From Keyboard". Commonly used on MSN/AIM or while roleplaying. Instead of setting status on MSN to "Away" they put "AFK" in their name. Also used when leaving your computer on over night.

"Kay. I'll be AFK for a while."

"Alright, talk to you later dude."
by Claire.xx February 1, 2009
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Jill: Hey Joe
Jill: Joe, are you there?
Jack: I think Joe is away right now.
(5 minutes later)
Joe: Oh sorry Jill I was AFK.
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Away From Kitchen , this is the abbreviation your mother or any woman uses when they are not present or able to respond to your messages.
I think Suzanne is AFK again, I hope the cupcakes doesn't get burnt.
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Guy 1: Joe is AFK
Guy 2: Let him rest in peace
by Tasukii November 25, 2005
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It means " Away from keyboard ", and is usually used in online games, like Minecraft.
A: I'm gonna be afk for awhile, ok guys
B: ok
C:* secretly kills A while afk *
by gabehuffman October 1, 2014
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away from keyboard - use it wen we're just getting something, usually a drink or snack and coming straight back. Or it could mean your leaving your computer on and not at the keyboard
afk a sec, afk, insted of gtg or brb - afk is a alternative a short term version
by j3n August 22, 2006
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