definition of the word gif

• acronym of graphics interchange format

gif (plural gifs)

1. (computing) A bitmap image format for pictures with up to 256 distinct colors.

• gift (which also has a homophone, meaning present)

gif n. (no plural, no diminutive)

1. poison, venom, toxine.
2. (computing) A bitmap image format for pictures with up to 256 distinct colors.

• giftig
• gifbeker
• gifmenger
• gifmoord
• giftand
• vergiftigen

• (poison) vergif

From Germanic. Cognate with Old Frisian ef, gef, Old Saxon ef, of (Dutch of), Old High German ibu, oba (German ob), Old Norse ef, if, Gothic 𐌿𐌱𐌰𐌿.

• IPA: /jɪf/

ġif

1. if, whether

• English if

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