Online Shopping Jargon: Abbreviations and Acronyms
Visiting coupon, rebate, or deal sites may, at first, seem
like visiting a foreign country. You see phrases like:
GDA! BBW B&M BOGO in soaps, HTH
And you think WHAT? Hey? What are you talking about? Than
language is THAT?
(Translation: Good deal alert! Bath & Body Works
brick-and-mortar store has buy-one-get-one soaps, I hope this
help!)
I mean, it’s enough to endear you to TYHO!
(Tear Your Hair Out – I made that up).
Before you click in frustration, let me assure you that
It IS possible to speak like a native, you just need a guide to
terminology, acronyms, abbreviations, definitions and common terms
use of words found in discount and premium product listings, coupons, and
online code lists and exchange and refund forums.
Each site you visit may have its own unique phrases, but
Generally speaking, the most common terms are listed
below.
TTFN…
B&M = brick and mortar
B1G1F = Buy one get one free
BOGO = (same as B1G1), Buy one, get one (usually free)
C/O = cash discount or cents discount
CPN = Coupon
CRT = cash register tape
CSR = Customer Service Representatives
CVS = A pharmacy/drugstore like Rite-Aid
DB = Dear/Dear/Damn Brother
DCRT = Dated Cash Register Receipt
DD* = Dear/Dear/Damn Daughter
DG = Darling/Darling/Damn Girlfriend
DH = Dear/Dear/Damn Husband
DND = Do Not Duplicate
DS* = Dear/Dear/Damn Son
DUPES = Duplicates
DW = Dear/Dear/Damn Wife
EB = extra dollars (CVS)
ECB = Extra Care Dollars (CVS)
ESR = Easy Saver Rebate (Walgreens Monthly Rebate)
FAB = From another board
GC = Gift Certificate
GDA = Good Deal Alert
GWP = gift with purchase
M/F = Handling Fee
HT/HGT = Hang Tag
ISO = In search of
LMK = Let me know
LOL = Laugh Out Loud and/or Good Luck
LPG = Lowest Price Guarantee
LSASE = Self Address Stamped Long Envelope
MIB = mint in box
MIL = mother-in-law
MMV = Mileage May Vary
MS = mystery shopper
NAZ = Name Address Zip Code
NED = No Expiration Date
NIB = New in Box
NOCC = No Credit Card
NWOT = New without tags
NWT = New with tags
OBO = best gold offer
PLMK = Please let me know
POB = post office box
POP = Proof of Purchase
PP = Purchase Price
PPHF = PayPal Handling Fee
PREM (Premium) = An item received from a rebate offer.
PSTG = Postage
Qualifier (Q)= Proof of Purchase.
RAOK = Random Act of Kindness
RP = Rewards Programs
SAHM = Stay at Home Mom
SASE = Self Addressed Stamped Envelope
SMP = Specially Marked Packets
TMF = Try me free
TOS = Terms of Service
TTFN = Tata for now
TY/ty = Thank you
UNL = Unlimited
UPC = Universal Product Code
W/L or WL= Wish List
WAHM = Work at home mom
Winetags = coupons found around the neck of a bottle of wine
YMMV = Your merchandise (or mileage) may vary
* (Add an S for step _ to make DSD Dear/Darling/Darn Step-Daughter)