In chat abbreviations AWOL is short for Away without
leaving, an indication that the user is still near the computer but is
otherwise occupied. Chat abbreviations are commonly used in
Internet and online communications mediums such as
e-mail, IRC,
instant messaging, or through
SMS.
See also
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Messaging Abbreviations in the
Quick Reference section of
Webopedia for definitions of hundreds of instant messaging, SMS and chat
abbreviations, plus a guide to smiley faces and emoticons."
