Internet culture
GIF
An image format commonly used online for short looping animations and reactions.
In everyday use
You reply with a looping reaction image instead of writing “well done”.
What to keep in mind
Not every animated image or clip is technically a GIF.
Also searched as: graphics interchange format
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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