The strategic use of humorous or distracting animated images (gifs) to divert attention from the main point or issue during an argument, often employed by individuals who find themselves at a disadvantage or wish to avoid conceding a point.
person 1: why do you genuinely think your funny at all?
person 2: *sends a gif of a "funny" caption meme*
person 1: stop giflecting it isn't going to work.
person 2: *sends a gif of a "funny" caption meme*
person 1: stop giflecting it isn't going to work.
by OPENCUP April 28, 2023