AFAIK
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat
| Stands for | As far as I know |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
AFAIK stands for As far as I know, a texting and chat abbreviation.
Hedge that marks a statement as true to the writer's knowledge but unverified, common in forums, team chat and technical discussions. It softens a claim and invites correction from someone better informed.
Example: AFAIK the office is closed Monday, but check the HR email to be sure.
Usage notes
Dates to Usenet newsgroups of the 1980s and early 1990s. It is one of the few chat abbreviations widely accepted in workplace tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, though it should be spelled out in formal documents. Usually capitalized; lowercase afaik is common in quick replies.