Gifs

/ˈɡɪfs/ or /ˈdʒɪfs/ noun

Graphics Interchange Format files, compressed image files that can display simple animations or static images.

Acronym from 'Graphics Interchange Format', created by Steve Wilhite at CompuServe in 1987. The pronunciation debate reflects the creator's preference for 'jif' versus popular usage 'gif'.

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