What is Gif?
1.
Graphics Interchange Format. GIFs are image files that are compressed to reduce transfer time. The proper pronounciation of the acronym is a soft "g" sound: like JIF.
The creators of the format, Bob Berry & Steve Wilhite, claim that this soft "g" sound is used. At some point one of them said, "Choosy programmers choose GIF," a play on the peanut butter commercials where "Choosy moms choose Jif." It can also use multiple images for animated effects (animated GIFs).
I'm using a GIF because it's just faster to up/download.
Hey, the dancing Stewie animated GIF you put on your myspace is awesome.
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2.
A form of computer image that moves as an animation, because it consists of frames, like a movie with no sound.
Bring up the topic of 'How do you pronounce "GIF"?' to a group of nerds and watch them duke it out, verbally.
3.
Graphic Interchange Format
Many people convert GIFs to
JPG s to conserveFTP space.
4.
A rum drinking animal common to the Eastern parts of Australia. Few have witnessed its drinking ability, but those who have debate whether is man or beast. When engaged in its mating activites it is often mistaken for dancing. To be treated with caution..Females are most at risk.
"Is that Gif?? wow he sure drinks like him!!"
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5.
Generic Internet Funny
The following are examples of abbreviations used to denote laughter
gif can be used to substitute any of these.
"This supercharged induction kit will add 30bhp" "No it won't, gif"
"Look Bill, Dave has fallen down the well, gif"
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