Abbreviation for "Away From Keyboard" This, as well as other abbreviations were developed to speed up communication using 300 baud modems in the early to late 80's.
by TheHose February 03, 2005
Away From Keyboard
has several meanings. Most often it refers to a person that takes a break from online gambling or chatting (long or short). It could also mean that a person isn't logged in at a particular place (he/she could then be refered to as AFK eventough it's possible he/she is just playing somewhere else - similiar to offline). It is has also start to replace IRL (since technically everything is In Real Life).
has several meanings. Most often it refers to a person that takes a break from online gambling or chatting (long or short). It could also mean that a person isn't logged in at a particular place (he/she could then be refered to as AFK eventough it's possible he/she is just playing somewhere else - similiar to offline). It is has also start to replace IRL (since technically everything is In Real Life).
X gets a phonecall and therefor write AFK in the chat.
Y wrote: Where is Z?
W wrote: He´s AFK
Did you see her AFK?
Y wrote: Where is Z?
W wrote: He´s AFK
Did you see her AFK?
by Deckaren February 22, 2009
"Away From Keyboard"
This means that you are temporarily away from the keyboard during an online game with other humans.
This means that you are temporarily away from the keyboard during an online game with other humans.
In an online role-playing game you are chatting to your mates. Then you must leave the computer so you say:
"I'm AFK for a bit".
They then know that you are away for a bit.
"I'm AFK for a bit".
They then know that you are away for a bit.
by Roger Derbyshire July 14, 2005
by By-Tor January 28, 2005
Sal :bobtheninja is AFK ?
DOM: hes isn`t there , hes away from the keyboard . lets call him instead .
DOM: hes isn`t there , hes away from the keyboard . lets call him instead .
by Bobtheninga < 3 April 23, 2009
"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.
by Claire.xx February 01, 2009
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.
Jill: Joe, are you there?
Jack: I think Joe is away right now.
(5 minutes later)
Joe: Oh sorry Jill I was AFK.
by internetBS June 08, 2013