AFAIC
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat
| Stands for | As far as I'm concerned |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
AFAIC stands for As far as I'm concerned, a texting and chat abbreviation.
Marks what follows as the writer's own view or decision, often with a firm or dismissive edge, as in "AFAIC the matter is closed." Found mainly on forums, in comment threads and in chats among older internet users.
Example: AFAIC the group trip is off if nobody books the cabin by Friday.
Usage notes
Belongs to the family of Usenet-era hedges along with AFAIK and IMO. It can read as curt, because it shuts down debate rather than inviting it. Less common than AFAIK, and many younger readers will not recognize it, so spelling it out is safer in mixed company.