GIFTok is a new trend on TikTok that grew in popularity in late August 2024 wherein TikTokers post videos of the same clip on repeat that they claim to be GIFs, often with the clip being slowed down in subsequent versions as a humorous nudge.
Meaning behind the GIFTok trend
The GIFTok trend, also known as GIF Tok, lacks a distinct meaning, but many view it as a 'gotcha' meme where posters attempt to trick viewers by posting faux GIFs to their social media accounts.
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