SELFIE

Based on some studies done in London the word "Selfie" beat out the word "Twerk" for the word of the year.  The word selfie refers to someone taking a picture of them self usually on a smartphone or tablet.  The word selfie became popular in the United States on social media sites such as facebook, twitter, and mostly instagram.  This word use had increased by 17,000% since last year.  Selfie originated in Australia.  The word twerk also made a huge jump in the numbers after Miley Cyrus's performance at the MTV Video Awards.  These studies are meant to keep up on the social media life and what is, "IN" in today's society.

http://news.yahoo.com/selfie-beats-twerk-word-001022713.html