phrase Internet Slang

AFAIK

/əˈfeɪk/ · phrase · informal

As Far As I Know — a hedge meaning that's true unless I'm missing something.

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Definitions

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A way to answer a question honestly without overpromising certainty.

“Is the show cancelled? AFAIK no, but I'm not on the inside.”
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Used to mark the edge of your knowledge so nobody quotes you as gospel.

“AFAIK they never patched that bug, but I stopped following the dev.”
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Shorthand for 'as far as I know,' used to share info while admitting you might not have the full picture.

“AFAIK the office is closed Monday for the holiday.”
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AFAIK In A Sentence

AFAIK she still works there, but we haven't talked in months.
There's no fee afaik, but read the fine print.
Afaik the trains are running normal today.

Origin & Usage

Classic internet acronym from Usenet and email culture in the 1990s, built from the everyday phrase 'as far as I know.' Sometimes pronounced as a word, 'a-fake.'

Variants afaikas far as i knowaifaik
Tags #acronym#internet#texting

People Also Ask

What does AFAIK mean in slang?

It means 'as far as I know,' used to share information while signaling you're not 100 percent certain. It protects you from being wrong.

How do you pronounce AFAIK?

Most people spell out the letters, but some say it as one word, 'uh-fake.' Both are accepted online.

When should I use AFAIK?

Use it when answering a question with info you believe is true but can't fully guarantee. It's an honest hedge.

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