one-up
verb
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Definition of one-up
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one up
adjectiveDefinition of one up (Entry 2 of 2)
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one-up
verb
English Language Learners Definition of one-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to get an advantage over (someone)
one up
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of one up (Entry 2 of 2)
: having an advantage over someone : in a position that is better than someone else's position
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