giflecting

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.

by OPENCUP April 28, 2023