English

Alternative forms

• noun: 1-up

Verb

one up ‎(third-person singular simple present one ups, present participle one upping, simple past and past participle one upped)

1. (idiomatic) To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.

   Every year the neighbors try to one-up each other with their holiday lights.

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Noun

one up ‎(plural one ups)

1. (video games) An additional life or object that gives the player an extra chance to play.

   If you hit that block, you can get a one up.

Usage notes

Almost always written 1UP.

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See also

• one-upmanship
• show off
• show up