Whether you’re just starting with couponing or a seasoned pro sometimes you come across a word or abbreviation that makes absolutely no sense at all right? Well we wanted to help explain some of those to you, especially if you’re a new to couponing and may not have any idea what all these people are talking about.
Here is a great list of abbreviations, acronyms, and more dealing with coupons, shopping, and more:
Sunday Coupon Inserts:
SS-SmartSource
RP-Redplum
PG-P&G
Types of Coupons:
MFG-Manufacturer Coupon
Peelie-Coupons found on products
Tearpad-A group of coupons where you can tear off of
Blinkie-A coupon found in a black machine with a blinkie red light (most no longer have lights)
IP-Internet Printable
CAT-Catalina (coupons that print from a separate machine at checkout)
Hangtag-Coupons sometimes found hanging on an item
Shopping Talk:
OOP-Out of pocket
OOS-Out of Stock
Ea-Each
WYB-When you buy
BOGO-Buy 1 Get 1
B2G1-Buy 2 Get 1
GC-Gift Card
MM-Money Maker
Store Specific Coupons and Savings:
Wags-Walgreens
BR-Balance Reward
RA-Rite Aid
RR-Register Reward (Walgreens Reward Program)
ECB-ExtraCare Bucks (CVS Rewards Program)
IVC-Instant Value Coupon (Walgreens)
DT-Dollar Tree
DG-Dollar General
TQ-Target Coupon
UP+ Reward=Rite Aid Rewards Progam
Other Coupon Talk:
YMMV-Your Mileage May Vary (means prices and deals may vary by your area)
OYNO-On Your Next Order (often used when doing catalina deals)
MIR-Mail in Rebate
UPC-The barcode on an item (the number can sometimes be looked up to see if available)
ETS-Excludes Trial or Travel Size
DND-Do Not Double
NLA-No Longer Available
PM-Price Match(done when you use a store ad to price match the sale at a store that accepts price matching)
RC-Raincheck
Stacking-Refers to using a store coupon and manufacturer coupon on the same item (or cash back offers etc)
Is there a couponing term you know of not on the list yet? Leave a comment with it and the meaning and we’ll get it added!
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