Coupon Verbage: WTH are you Talking about?

Welcome Newbies to couponing.  I thought I would throw together a few quick list of the verbage that we couponers use so you aren't sitting there scratching your head wondering what the heck I am talking about. :)


BOGO: Buy one item get one item free
B2G1: Buy two items get one item free (or B3G1 free is three, etc)
Blinkies:  coupon dispensers with blinking lights found at some stores
Catalina: Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints at the store
CRT: Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
Ea.: Each
ECBs: ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
ETS: Excludes trial size
Exp.: Expires
GC: Gift card
IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and monthly booklet
MIR: Mail-in rebate
OYNO: On your next order
OOP: Out of pocket
OOS: Out of stock
P&G:  Proctor & Gamble coupon (usually referring to the insert you receive in your paper every week)
Peelie: Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
PSA: Prices starting at
RR: Register Reward, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons
RP:  Red Plum Coupon (usually referring to the insert you receive in your paper every week)
MQ: Manufacturer Coupon
SS: SmartSource Coupon (usually referring to the insert you receive in your paper every week)
Stacking: Using both a manufacturer’s coupon and a store coupon on one item
UPC: Universal product code, bar code
Tearpad: Pad of coupons attached to a display, shelf, or refrigerator door.
WYB: When you buy