GIF.
A bitmap image in a particular format with support for multiple images per file or animations, and up to 256 distinct colors per frame, including a fully transparent color.
Meaning & usage
A bitmap image in a particular format with support for multiple images per file or animations, and up to 256 distinct colors per frame, including a fully transparent color.
I'll send you a GIF of the proposed logo.
Any short video without audio, usually one which loops.
Any short video, in a format directly supported by HTML5 (ie. GIF, MP4, WebM)
Where this word comes from
Acronym of graphics interchange format.
To create a GIF file of; (inexact) to create a similar animated image file of.
He GIFed the highlights of the debate
Where this word comes from
Acronym of graphics interchange format.
Abbreviation of granular iron(stone) formation
Where this word comes from
Abbreviation.
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