Couponix Glossary

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A
AC – After Coupons
Albies – Albertsons

B
B – Buy, generally followed by a number. For example, B2/1F means buy two, get one free. B1G1, BOGO or B1/1FREE also mean buy one, get one free.
BC – Before Coupons 
Blinkie – Coupons that are found in a small machine located near individual products
BRU – Babies R Us
BTFE – Box Tops 4 Education
Bump – To move a thread to the top of the pile, so it can easily be seen on message boards

C
Catalina (CAT) – Coupons that are printed out at the register
Cpn – Coupon
CRT – Cash Register Tape (receipt)

D
DCRT – Dated Cash Register Receipt
DND – Do not double; coupon states that it cannot be doubled
Double Coupon – Store will double the value stated on the coupon
DH – Dear Husband or Darling Husband or Dear Heart
DS – Dear Son
DD – Dear Daughter
DW – Dear Wife

E
ea – Each
EB – Extra Bucks is the customer rewards program at CVS. Rewards are received for purchasing certain products
ETA – Edited to add; mostly used on the message boards, noting something was added to the original post
EPOP – Each pays own postage; most often seen on message boards regarding coupon trading

F
F – Free
FAR – Free After Rebate
FSOT – For Sale or Trade.
FT – For Trade.
FWIW – For what it’s worth.
FYI – For your information

G
GC – Gift Card

H
HTH – Hope this helps

I
ISO – In search of
IMO – In my opinion
IMHO – In my honest opinion
InAd Coupon – This coupon is found in a store’s weekly ad.
IP – Internet Printable Coupon

K
Kwim – Know what I mean?

L
lb – Pound
LOL – Laugh out loud
LTD/L – Limit on the deal is ____.

M
Max – Maximum
MFG – Manufacturer
MFR – Manufacturer
MHO – My honest opinion
Min – Minimum
MIR – Mail-in Rebate
Mod – Moderator on the message boards
MQ – Manufacturers Coupon

N
N/A – Not applicable
NB – National Brand
NBO – National Brand Offer
NT WT – Net weight

O
OAS – Coupon is good on one purchase, any size
OOP – What was paid out-of-pocket
OP – Original post
OYNSO or OYNO – On your next shopping order

P
P&G or P/G – Proctor & Gamble coupon inserts
Pk – Pack
PM – Private Message
POP – Proof of Purchase
Post – When you add a comment to the message boards.
PP – Purchase Price
Printable Coupons – you can print on your home computer.
Promo – Promotion

Q
Q – Coupon
Quadruple Coupon – Coupons that a store will quadruple in value. Generally a maximum value applies.

R
RP – RedPlum coupon inserts
RR – Register Rewards at Walgreens
ROFL – Roll on floor laughing

S 
SASE – Self-addressed, stamped envelope
SCR – Single check rebate offered by Rite Aid
SF – Store Form
Siggy – Signature line used on message boards.
SP – Stockpile
SS – SmartSource coupon inserts
Super Doubles – Coupons that are doubled for a value of more than $1.

T
Tear Pad – Pad of coupons or refund forms found on store shelf
TMF – Try Me Free offer
Thread – A specific topic on the message boards
TIA – Thanks in Advance
Triple Coupon – Coupons that are tripled. Generally a maximum value applies

U
UPC – Universal Product Code. Those vertical lines with numbers on them they scan at the register.

W
Wags – Walgreens
WSL – While Supplies Last
WYB – When you buy…

Y
YMMV – Your mileage may vary, meaning you may or may not find the deal near you