Some of the new additions to the “world’s most trusted” dictionary will seem very familiar while others will completely surprise you.

Here are some of the new additions:

1. Big Data

Computing data of a very large size, such as the NSA computing the large amount of metadata collected from Verizon and AT&T cell phones.

2. Binge Drinking

Heavy consumption of alcohol in a short period of time; drinking alcoholic beverages with the primary intention of becoming intoxicated.

3. Cludgie

 A toilet, a lavatory.

4. Crowdsourcing

 The process of obtaining information or services by soliciting input from a large number of people, typically via the Internet, and often without compensation.

5. Dad Dancing

An awkward, unfashionable, or unrestrained style of dancing to pop music, as characteristically performed by middle-aged or older men. Or perhaps President Obama’s infamous dance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.’

6. Debt Trap

 An incentive structure that lures individuals into accepting long-term debt obligations under conditions that strongly favor the lender. Victims of debt traps often have unusually high or variable interest rates, changing payment plans and unreasonably high penalties for late payments.

7. Epic

 In the sense of particularly impressive or remarkable; excellent, outstanding, ‘awesome.’  Like Red Alert!

8. E-reader

A person who reads electronic text; a reader of an electronic version of a book, newspaper, etc.; A hand-held electronic device used for reading e-books or other text in digital form.

9. Fascinator

A women’s decorative head piece, typically comprising a comb, hair clip, or headband decorated with feathers, flowers, netting, etc.

10. Fiscal cliff

  A situation in which a particular set of financial factors causes or threatens sudden and severe economic decline.

11. Flash mob

A large group of people, organized by means of the Internet, mobile phones or other wireless devices, who assemble in public to perform a prearranged action together and then quickly disperse.

12. Geekery

 Actions or behavior typical of a geek. Obsessive devotion to or knowledge of a particular subject or pursuit, esp. one regarded as unfashionable or highly technical. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is not too geekery when it comes to his iPhone, but former presidential candidate Newt Gingrich just might be.

13. Handyman Special

 Something, esp. a house, which is in need of repair or renovation, and is therefore offered for sale at a reduced price; a ‘fixer-upper’.

14. Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of biochemical and physiological abnormalities (including elevated levels of glucose and triglycerides in the blood, decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, hypertension, and abdominal obesity) associated with the development of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

15. Mouseover

 The action of moving the pointer on to an element of a graphical user interface or web page; an event (esp. a visual change) triggered by this.

16. Pay Day Loan

 A type of small, short-term loan at a high rate of interest, typically used by borrowers to cover expenses while awaiting their next wages.

17. Sega

A dance form of the Mascarene Islands (originally and esp. Mauritius, Reunion and the Seychelles), now typically involving rhythmic swaying and stepping motions. Also: the music associated with this, characterized by a strong, syncopated beat produced by a number of (traditional or modern) percussion instruments and often having lyrics sung in Creole.

18. The Silent Treatment

The stubborn refusal to talk to or deal with a person, esp. because of a recent argument or disagreement; chiefly in to give (a person) the silent treatment, to get the silent treatment.  While invoking her 5th Amendment rights, Lois Lerner is giving America the ultimate silent treatment in regards to the IRS scandal.

19. To Have a Cow

To be very worried, upset or angry about something, like not receiving a receipt at Dunkin’ Donuts.