Sekirov Dictionary

GIF

/ɡɪf/

noun 4
verb 1
forms 9

noun4

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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.
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(Internet) Any short video without audio, usually one which loops.
- Crying Dawson ruled the internet comment sections of the late ’00s and early ’10s. It’s “on the Mount Rushmore of GIFs,” says TV critic Sarah D. Bunting. — 2021
(Internet) Any short video, in a format directly supported by HTML5 (ie. GIF, MP4, WebM)
Abbreviation of granular iron(stone) formation

verb1

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To create a GIF file of; (inexact) to create a similar animated image file of.
- He GIFed the highlights of the debate

forms

GIFed · gifed · giffed · GIFing · giffing · gifing · GIFs · Gifs · gifs

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