When searching for coupons and store matchups, you will frequently come across coupon lingo that you may not understand. Here is a list of terms and abbreviations you should familiarize yourself with.
Sunday Newspaper Insert Abbreviations:
GM = General Mills
GM = General Mills
KG = Kellogg
PG = Procter and Gamble
RP = Red Plum (aka V = Valassis)
SS = SmartSource
RP = Red Plum (aka V = Valassis)
SS = SmartSource
Common Coupon Abbreviations and Terms:
B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
Blinkies = Coupon machines found in many stores that spit out coupons
BOGO = Buy One Get One Free
BRU = Babies R Us
BTFE = Box Tops for Education
C/D = Complete Deal
C/O = Cents Off Coupon
CRT = Cash Register Tape
Catalina = Machine at register that prints out coupons
ECB = Extra Care Bucks (CVS Lingo)
BOGO = Buy One Get One Free
BRU = Babies R Us
BTFE = Box Tops for Education
C/D = Complete Deal
C/O = Cents Off Coupon
CRT = Cash Register Tape
Catalina = Machine at register that prints out coupons
ECB = Extra Care Bucks (CVS Lingo)
Endcaps = The displays at the end of aisles where sale/clearance items are kept
ESC = Easy Saver Coupon (Walgreens Lingo)
ESR = Easy Saver Rebate (Walgreens Lingo)
FAR = Free After Rebate
Filler = This is an item that is purchased to achieve a minimum purchase amount
ESC = Easy Saver Coupon (Walgreens Lingo)
ESR = Easy Saver Rebate (Walgreens Lingo)
FAR = Free After Rebate
Filler = This is an item that is purchased to achieve a minimum purchase amount
Hangtag = A coupon that hangs on a product
Insert = These are the coupons from the Sunday paper
IP = Internet Printable
IP = Internet Printable
IVC = Instant Value Coupon
LSASE = Long self addressed stamped envelope
LP = List Price of an item
MC = Manufacturer’s coupon
MFG = Manufacturer
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail In Rebate
MQ = Manufacturer’s coupon
NED = No Expiration Date
OOP = Out of Pocket
Overage or Ovg. = Refers to what is considered a profit when you stack coupons or coupons w/ rebates, etc., not available at all stores
Peelie = A coupon that you peel off a product’s packaging
POP = Proof of Purchase
Q or Qs = Coupon or Coupons
RC = Raincheck
RR = Register Reward (Walgreens Lingo)
SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
SCR = Single Check Rebate (Rite Aid Lingo)
SMP = Specially Marked Packages
Stacking: Using a store coupon and manufacturer’s coupon together on one purchase to increase savings, not available at all stores.
LSASE = Long self addressed stamped envelope
LP = List Price of an item
MC = Manufacturer’s coupon
MFG = Manufacturer
MFR = Manufacturer
MIR = Mail In Rebate
MQ = Manufacturer’s coupon
NED = No Expiration Date
OOP = Out of Pocket
Overage or Ovg. = Refers to what is considered a profit when you stack coupons or coupons w/ rebates, etc., not available at all stores
Peelie = A coupon that you peel off a product’s packaging
POP = Proof of Purchase
Q or Qs = Coupon or Coupons
RC = Raincheck
RR = Register Reward (Walgreens Lingo)
SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
SCR = Single Check Rebate (Rite Aid Lingo)
SMP = Specially Marked Packages
Stacking: Using a store coupon and manufacturer’s coupon together on one purchase to increase savings, not available at all stores.
Tearpad = A book of coupon near a product in a store where you are able to tear coupons off
TMF = Try Me Free – This is usually a mail in rebate for the purchase price paid
TMF = Try Me Free – This is usually a mail in rebate for the purchase price paid
TQ = Target Coupon
TRU = Toys R Us
UPC = Universal Product Code
TRU = Toys R Us
UPC = Universal Product Code
UPR or +UP = Register Rewards at Rite Aid
YMMV = Your mileage may vary, different at different stores
WAGS = Walgreens Drugstore
YMMV = Your mileage may vary, different at different stores
WAGS = Walgreens Drugstore
WSL = While Supplies Last
WYB = When you Buy
WYB = When you Buy