Another Word For Afk

Meaning

The term "AFK" stands for "Away From Keyboard." It is commonly used in online gaming and chat contexts to indicate that someone is temporarily unavailable or not actively participating in the conversation or activity because they are not physically at their computer or device.

Synonyms

• Absent
• Unavailable
• Away

Antonyms

• Present
• Available
• Engaged

Etymology

The acronym "AFK" originates from early online gaming and chat environments in the late 20th century, where it became a shorthand way to communicate one’s absence to other players or participants without needing to type out a longer explanation.

Examples

1. "I'm going AFK for a few minutes; I'll be back soon."
2. "Please don't start the game until everyone is back from being AFK."
3. "I noticed you were AFK during the last round—did you miss any important updates?"