one-up
noun
Meaning
- An item that grants the player an extra life in the game, staving off game over by one more try.
- In a game with multiple players, an indicator or identifier of player 1.
- (especially in phrases like get one up on someone) An advantage over someone.
- To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
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