First Things First - Learn the Lingo  

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On any site about couponing, you will find some abbreviations you may find confusing. Here is the a list of common lingo you will see and the definitions.


SS: SmartSource coupon insert (EX: 7/25/10 SS, the coupon was in the July 25th insert)
RP: RedPlum coupon insert
PG: P&G coupon insert
Peelie: A sticker attached to a product that contains a coupon to peel off
Blinkie: A coupon found in a small coupon dispenser attached to the shelves by the item
Tearpad: A tearpad located in a store with a coupon
WYB: When You Buy (EX: $2 off bacon WYB eggs)
OYNO: On Your Next Order (EX: $5 off on your next order)
ECB: CVS Extra Care Bucks (money off your next purchase)
RR: Walgreens Register Rewards (money off your next purchase)
+UP: Rite Aid's +UP Rewards (money off your next purchase)
BOGO or B1G1: Buy One, Get One Free
B2G1: Buy 2, Get One Free
$1/1 (or similar): $1 off 1 item... the first number is the coupon value and the second number is the quanity you need to purchase
Catalina (Cat): A coupon that prints from a machine directly next to the cash register
Winetag: Coupon on a hangtag on a bottle of wine
MIR: Mail in Rebate
Q: Coupon
MQ or MFR: Manufacturer coupon
PQ: Publix Store Coupon
TQ: Target Store Coupon
KEQ: Kroger e-coupon
CVSQ: CVS Store Coupon
WQ: Walgreens Store Coupon
RAQ: Rite Aid Store Coupon
RAVVQ: Rite Aid Video Values Coupon (earn coupons from watching videos on their site)
RC: Rain Check (Most stores will give you a rain check if they are out of an item that is on sale. Make sure you let them know how many you intended to purchase. All stores will vary on the limits and the expiration date, so be sure to read it carefully.
OOP: Out of Pocket (money you had to spend)
FLIP: Food Lion Internet Printable (these are often store coupons and can be used at Publix if your store considers them a competitor)

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