Acronym standing for Getting Away From It All, used in science fictionfandom and coined in 1940 by Dick Wilson. When it was first coined, it meant a fan who was getting away from mundane persuits to engage in fan activities, but in a very short period it flip-flopped in meaning and was thereafter used to mean leaving fan activities behind to pursue real-world endeavors. See also: "gafiate".
Verb form of the acronym GAFIA, which in sf fan use stands for "Getting Away From It All."
The shorter term "gafia" was coined by sf fan Dick Wilson and used as early as 1940 when there was a Loyal and Benevolent Order of Gafia. Originally intended to mean fans "getting away" from mundane activities to participate in fandom, it quickly flip-flopped and became the reverse -- fans who gave up fandom for more real world pursuits.
Verb form of acronym for fannish term, "Getting Away From It All."
Term originated sometime in either 40s or 50s, from science fiction fans who give up fandom for more mundane pursuits. GAFIA is the full term. Used in APAs by fans who decided to leave their fannish interests and become entrenched in the "real world."
Mary Sue loved reading fanzines, but decided to gafiate when she met and married a mundane banker.
A counteractive word to the word "Bruh" since when the word Bruh is used, it is most commonly used to signify stupidity, yelling Gaiyaak is a response to this in order to make the other person feel stupid in exchange.
person 1: did you know the sun is a star? i didn't know until today person 2: bruh
person 1: GAIYAAK
person 2: OH NO
She is the best person. She has a unique name and a matching personality. She is the epitome of beauty and creativity. She is usually closed off and reserved.