Getting Started: The Slang

When you first start couponing the slang used online can be a bit overwhelming. Here are some of the commonly used acronyms and slang:

BOGO-Buy One Get One

Blinkie-A coupon that prints out in the store. They are usually located by the product they print out for.

Catalina-A coupon that prints out with your receipt during check out.

GC-Giftcard

IP-Internet Printable Coupons

MFG-Manufacturer

OOP-Out of Pocket

OYNO-On Your Next Order

P&G-Proctor & Gamble

Peelie-Coupon stuck to products in the store.

RP-Red Plum

RR-Register Rewards (Walgreen)

Raincheck-A slip you can ask for when a store is out of a sale item, guaranteeing you the sale price.

SS-Smart Source

Stacking Coupons-Using both a manufacturers coupon and a store coupon for the purchase of the same item.

POF-Proof of Purchase

SAMP-Same As Mainland Price

UPC-Barcode

V-Valassis

WYB-When You Buy

Wags-Walgreens

$X/Y-X Dollars off of Y Purchases