neg.

Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Classified Ad

neg.
Stands forNegotiable
CategoriesWriting & Everyday

neg. stands for Negotiable, a classified ad abbreviation.

Indicates that a price, salary or term can be discussed, as in "$1,500 neg." in sales ads or "salary neg." in job listings.

Example: 2015 sedan, 98K miles, one owner, $8,900 neg.; serious inquiries only.

Usage notes

"Neg." invites offers without saying how flexible the seller is, whereas OBO implies the best offer received may win. In job ads, "salary neg." can mean pay depends on experience, similar to DOE. On medical test results, neg means negative.

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  • M-F – Monday through Friday
  • MBR – Master bedroom
  • MIB – Mint in box
  • N/P – No pets
  • N/S – Nonsmoker or no smoking
  • NIB – New in box
  • NRFB – Never removed from box
  • NWOT – New without tags
  • NWT – New with tags
  • OAC – On approved credit
  • OBO – Or best offer

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