Coupon Lingo


  • SS – Smart Source insert (Sunday paper); weekly
  • RP – RedPlum insert (Sunday paper); weekly
  • P&G – Proctor & Gamble insert (Sunday paper); monthly
  • GM – General Mills insert (Sunday paper); random
  • WYB (wyb)– When You Buy
  • Blinkie – Red box that dispenses coupons; attached to a shelf

  • Peelie Peelies are coupons attached to the product you are buying

  • Catalina – Coupons that print at the register and are given with the receipt (These are mfg coupons and usually can be used at ANY store.)
  • IP/IPQ – Internet printable coupons
  • Stacking - Using a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon
  • IVC - Instant Value Coupon (Walgreens store coupon found in monthly booklet)
  • RR –Register Rewards (Walgreens “cash” type of coupon) – use on future transaction within expiration period
  • ECB –Extra Care Bucks (CVS rebate tenders)
  • SCR - Single Check Rebates (RiteAid’s monthly rebate program)
  • In-Ad Coupons – Walgreens weekly ad coupons
  • OOP – Out of Pocket
  • MM - Money-maker
  • YMMV – Your Mileage May Vary. It will depend on the store/cashier/manager to see if that particular deal/scenario will work.
  • Fillers - Items you add to your purchase to get your total up.  Usually to be able to use a $x off $xx coupon.
  • Overages - Potential profit after using a coupon with a sale item
  • BOGOF / B1G1F - Buy One Get One Free, usually stores allow you to purchase one at 50% off.
  • $1/1 or $1/2 – $1 off 1 item, or $1 off 2 items
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