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\ ˌwən-ˈəp How to pronounce one-up (audio) , ˈwən- \
one-upped; one-upping; one-ups

Definition of one-up

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: to practice one-upmanship on

one up

adjective

Definition of one up (Entry 2 of 2)

: being in a position of advantage —usually used with on

First Known Use of one-up

Verb

1963, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1919, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for one-up

Verb

back-formation from one-upmanship

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“One-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-up. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.

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