Coupon Lingo

I understand how confusing it can be when you first start couponing to figure out all of the coupon lingo; so any coupon lingo on the site should have a tool tip over to help you out. Also here is a list of all the coupon lingo.

$1/1, $1/2: One dollar off one item, one dollar off two items, etc.
2/$1, 3/$2: Two items for one dollar, three items for two dollars, etc.
B1G1: Buy one item get one item free
B2G1: Buy two items get one item free 
Blinkies: Grocery/drugstore coupon dispensers with blinking lights
Catalina: Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
CRT: Cash register tape, usually used when referring to CVS coupons that print with receipt
ECBs: ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
Exp.: Expires
GC: Gift card
IVC: Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens store coupons found in ads and monthly booklet
MIR: Mail-in rebate
OYNO: On your next order
OOP: Out of pocket
Peelie: Peel-off coupon found on product
RRs: Register Rewards, Walgreens' Catalina coupons
MQ: Manufactures Coupon
SCR: Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
Stacking: Using both a manufacturer's coupon and a store coupon on one item
UPC: Universal product code, bar code
Tearpad: Pad of coupons attached to a display or shelf
+UP Reward: Rite Aid reward program
WYB: When you buy
YMMV: Your mileage may vary, meaning you may or may not get a good deal at your store

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