GIF

What does GIF stand for?

Graphics Interchange Format

An acronym for the compressed image file format used by small icons and animated images throughout the Internet; popular format utilized to animate quick, animated clips of sports, pop culture, political, and other moments; commonly created for comedic purposes.

Example

"Did you see that GIF of Stephen Colbert dancing? It's awesome!"

Related Slang

HTTPHyperText Transfer Protocol
URLUniform Resource Locator
FTPFile transfer protocol
FPSFrames per second
HHVFHa-ha, very funny
W2FWay too funny
phobarPhotoshopped beyond all recognition
WYSIWYGWhat you see is what you get
msftMicrosoft

Usage

✓ Social Media
✓ Technical Terms

Last Updated: February 5, 2014

GIF definition

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