Coupon Lingo

Have you been wondering what are the abbreviations all about???  It can be very confusing to someone who hasn't been using coupons long.  So, here is a list of abbreviations out there in the coupon world.  If you have questions, let me know.  I am here to help.


Sunday Coupon Inserts. These are the names of the different inserts you'll find in your Sunday newspaper. Ordinarily, you'll see these abbreviations accompanied with the date the newspaper came out:

SS - Super Saver
RP - Red Plum (sometimes also called Valassis)
PG - Procter & Gamble
GM - General Mills
KG - Kellogg

Other abbreviations:

B1G1 or BOGO - buy one get one
MIR - mail in rebate
RR - register reward (Walgreens)
FAR - free after rebate
IVC - instant value coupon
ECB - extra care bucks at CVS that print out to use on your next purchase.
OOP - out of pocket
YMMV - your mileage may vary. Means all stores may not accept or participate.
IP - internet printable
MC or MQ - manufacturers coupon
Q - coupon
SCR - single check rebate at Rite Aid.  You mail these in to get money back.
+UP- reward bucks that print out to use on your next purchase
WYB - when you buy

Catalina - coupons for $$ off your next purchase that print out alongside your receipt at the register.
Stack - use two coupons together. For example, Walgreens allows you to use a Walgreens store coupon with a manufacturers coupon on the same item.
Peelies - coupons you find on the product itself (peels off)
Blinkies - sm coupon machines found in many stores that spit out coupons. They have a blinking light, hence the name.
Hangtags - just what it sounds like. Coupon is on a tag that hangs from the product.
Tear pads - just what it sounds like. Usually tearpad coupons hang on shelves near the product.