noun
- a digital image file format that supports animation and is widely used on the internet for short, looping videos or memes
Usage: informal; computing
Examples
- She sent me a funny gif of a cat falling off a table.
- The gif looped continuously on the website.
- He created a gif from a clip of his favorite movie scene.
- Social media posts with gifs get more engagement than static images.
- The gif format allows for animation without requiring a video player.