New to couponing? We have a list of all the terms couponers use! Refer to this list if you're reading blog posts with abbreviations you don't know or just to help you get you acquainted to the savings terminology.

AC/BC - After/before coupons
AR - After rebate
BLINKIES - Coupon dispensed near product, usually from red blinking box
BOGO, BOGOF or B1G1F - Buy one, get one (FREE)
BTFE - Box Tops for Education
B&M - Brick and mortar, as opposed to an online store
CAT or Catalina - Coupon dispensed at register after purchase
CLFE - Campbell's Labels for Education
CRT - Cash register tape
DND - Do not double
DOUBLE COUPON - Coupon that a grocery store doubles in value
ECB - CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases
EQ - Internet coupon - loadable to a store card
ESR - EasySaver Rebate (Walgreens Monthly Rebate)
FAR - Free After Rebate
FREE ITEM COUPON - A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free
GG - Grocery Game
GWP- Gift With Purchase
HBA - The health and beauty aid section in the grocery store
HCW - Hot Coupon World - a chat forum for coupon people
HDA - Hot Deal Alert
HT or HGT -Hang tags for refunds or coupons hanging on a product
IP - Internet printable coupon
ISO - In Search Of
IVC - Walgreen's Instant Value Coupon (Found in the monthly EasySaver Catalog)
MFG - Manufacturer's coupon
MIR - Mail in rebate
MQ - Manufacturer coupon
NED - No expiration date
NBPN - No beer purchase necessary
NWPN - No wine purchase necessary
OOP - Out of Pocket
OOS - Out of Stock
OYNO - On your next order
P&G - Procter & Gamble Sunday supplement coupons
PEELIE - Coupon that you peel off the package; can be used immediately or at a later time
POP - Proof of purchase
Q - Coupon
RC - Rain check
RP - Red Plum Sunday Supplement coupons
RR - Register Rewards - Walgreen's "store credits" that you get by purchasing certain items
SASE - Self addressed stamped envelope
SS - Smart Source or Sunday supplement coupons
STACKING - Using a store specific coupon with a MFG coupon (most stores allow this)
TEAR PAD - A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
TIA - Thanks in advance
TQ - Target coupon
TRIPLE COUPON - A coupon that a grocery store triples in value
TYVM - Thank you very much
V - Valassis Sunday supplement coupons
WINETAG or WT - A coupon usually for $ off any meat, cheese or produce
WYB - When you buy
YMMV - Your mileage may vary; how far you might "get" with a certain store or the possibility of having to go to several stores to get the item you need if it's sold out