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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.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɡɪf//d͡ʒɪf/
  1. 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.
  2. Any short video without audio, usually one which loops.

    Internet · broadly
  3. Any short video, in a format directly supported by HTML5 (ie. GIF, MP4, WebM)

    Internet · broadly
Where this word comes from

Acronym of graphics interchange format.

verb/ɡɪf//d͡ʒɪf/
  1. 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.

noun
  1. Abbreviation of granular iron(stone) formation

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