What is afk?

"AFK" stands for "Away From Keyboard." It's a common term used in online communities, gaming, and messaging to indicate that someone is temporarily unavailable or not actively participating because they're away from their computer or device. It serves as a quick and useful shorthand to communicate that there might be a delay in responses or activity due to physical absence. Even though AFK originated from the gaming world, it is now widely used across various platforms and digital communications.