BAK
What Does BAK Mean in a Text?
BAK means "Back At Keyboard." BAK is used to announce that you have returned to your device after a temporary absence. It is most often used in chat rooms or in gaming.BAK usually follows AFK, which is used to announce a temporary absence from your device.
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When I write BAK, I mean this:
The person is back at the keyboard.
Summary of Key Points
"Back at Keyboard" is the most common definition for BAK on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.BAK | |
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Definition: | Back at Keyboard |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of BAK in Sentences
Here is an example of BAK being used in a conversation.- Tony: There is someone at the door. AFK [Away From Keyboard]
- Tony: BAK. What did I miss?
An Academic Look at BAK
BAK is an acronym (i.e., an abbreviation spoken like a word). Acronyms differ from initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters.Example of BAK Used in a Text
BAK
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See Also
BTK (back to keyboard) AFK (away from keyboard) FAAK (falling asleep at keyboard) IBK (idiot behind keyboard)Quiz
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