Are you a newbie to the online coupon, refunding, or bargain world? You’re not alone — although a recent survey by PR Newswire found that 97% of consumers now use online media and coupons to shop locally. Scrolling around these sites can feel like touring a foreign country; they really do have a language all their own. Just check out what we were greeted with on one site while doing research for this piece:

“GDA! BOGO on winter coats/mittens at ON B&M, TO.”

Um…what?? Translation: “Good deal alert! Buy one get one free on winter coats and mittens at Old Navy brick-and-mortar, today only.” Aka, hurry on over to your nearest Old Navy store to cash in on this deal. (Collective: “Ohhh.”)

So before you lose yourself in cyber-deal land, we broke down the most common acronyms, abbreviations, and other lingo found on online coupon sites and rebate forums. Don’t miss out on a great deal because you don’t know what it means!

B&M = Brick-and-mortar (aka, this deal is redeemable at the store’s physical location).

BOGO or B1G1F = Buy One Get One Free

C/O = Cash Off

CPN = Coupon

DND = Do Not Double (aka, no doubling up on coupons allowed!)

GDA = Good deal alert

GWP = Gift With Purchase

H/F = Handling Fee

LPG = Lower Price Guarantee

MIB orNIB = Mint in Box or New in Box (aka, the product is brand new).

NAZ = Name Address Zip Code (to see if you are eligible for the deal).

NED = No expiration date

NOCC = No Credit Card

NWOT = New WithOut Tags

NWT = New With Tags

POP = Proof of Purchase

PP = Purchase Price

SMP = Specially Marked Packages

TMF = Try Me Free (samples, anyone??)

UNL = Unlimited

YMMV = Your Merchandise May Vary