or gif. [jif or, sometimes, gif] /dʒɪf or, sometimes, gɪf/ Computers. 1. a set of standards and file format for storage of digital color images and short animations. 2. a file or image stored in this format. verb (used with object), GIFFed or giffed, GIFFing or giffing. 3. to create a static or animated GIF from (an image or set of images):