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 I like words, but not this one in particular.  Word of the Year notwithstanding, acronyms which segue into words can be awkward, especially if they are not destined to be permanent additions to the language.  Technology changes so rapidly that much of the terminology associated with today's innovations is obsolete tomorrow, and thus the vocabulary is too.
     Part of the cachet of using a trendy word such as "gif" stems from considering oneself hip and knowledgeable, and on the cutting edge.  The word becomes a familiar sight, repeatedly appearing, perpetuated by a select few.  I contend that a word formed from technology  is not a successful word if it does not meet the criteria of being popularly understood.  Technical jargon does not deserve the status of a word simply because the first letters of a technical process are splintered off and shaped into a "new word." 
    Radar---Yes, it's a word, an acronym at that.  We all think we know what radar is, what it means, though it's  kind of sloppy as acronyms go, being formed from the first 2 letters of "radio" for the ra; a single letter d for detection; the letter a representing the word "and"-usually eliminated from acronyms;  and then a single r for recharging.  Currently we use the word, but with no concern for its derivation.
  Gif-----Time will tell if it holds up as a word.  But it's ugly, both as word and acronym.  Here's why:  What is a gif, you might ask.  The answer being, it's an acronym, formed from the letters for Graphics Interchange Format.  So how  does that help?  To better answer your question, it's an image, part of which  moves, like a waving hand.  Might not a better acronym be vpowm, video, part of which moves. 
  Snafu----we don't even want to go there, as in acronym.