Gaming · Cross-generational · Acronym afk
AFK
Away from keyboard; temporarily not available in a game or chat.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“I’m briefly away”
ALSO SEARCHED ASaway from keyboard
THE VIBECompetitive community shorthand
USE IT INGames, streams, Discord
USE IT LIKE THIS
“AFK for five minutes.”
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through games, livestreams and player communities.