Merriam-Webster's 2003 Collegiate Dictionary is out, with 10,000 new words. One of the new entries is "McJob n. a low-paying job that requires little skill and provides little opportunity for advancement."

McDonald’s, predictably, is fuming. In an open letter to Merriam-Webster, McDonald's CEO Jim Cantalupo said the term is "an inaccurate description of restaurant employment" and "a slap in the face to the 12 million men and women" who work in the restaurant industry.

The fast-food giant is also concerned that "McJob" closely resembles McJOBS, the company's training program for mentally and physically challenged people. "McJOBS is trademarked and we've notified them that legally that's an issue for us as well," said a spokesman.