one-up
verb
\ ˌwən-ˈəp
, ˈwən-\
, ˈwən-\
one-upped;
one-upping;
one-ups
Definition of one-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to practice one-upmanship on
one up
adjectiveDefinition of one up (Entry 2 of 2)
: being in a position of advantage
—usually used with on
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one-up
verb
English Language Learners Definition of one-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
US, informal
: to get an advantage over (someone)
one up
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of one up (Entry 2 of 2)
informal
: having an advantage over someone : in a position that is better than someone else's position
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