AFAIR

What Does AFAIR Mean in a Text?

AFAIR means "As Far As I Remember." The abbreviation AFAIR is a common caveat used to indicate that the accuracy of a statement is dependent on the accuracy a memory.

Of note, AFAIR is sometimes expanded to "As Far As I Recall."

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When I write AFAIR, I mean this:

meaning of AFAIR

AFAIR declares that a statement's truth is reliant on an accurate memory.

Summary of Key Points

"As Far As I Remember" is the most common definition for AFAIR on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
AFAIR
Definition:As Far As I Remember
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

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Examples of AFAIR in Sentences

Here are examples of AFAIR being used in conversations:
  • Simon: If I ever need a heart transplant, I'd want my ex's. AFAIR, it's never been used.
  • Terry: Did Joe put beetroot in the salad?
  • Chris: AFAIR, yes.

An Academic Look at AFAIR

AFAIR can be classified as an adverb of condition with a meaning similar to "if I remember correctly."

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just said "As Far As I Remember" instead of AFAIR.

Example of AFAIR Used in a Text

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See Also

IIRC (if I remember correctly) RMR (remember) ISTR (I seem to recall) ITYF (I think you'll find) LMT (let me think) ICR (I can't remember) IMSMR (if memory serves me right) STM (short term memory) STML (short term memory loss)

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