one-up
noun
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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.
noun
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(especially in phrases like get one up on someone) An advantage over someone.
Example: WePay wants to get one-up in the mobile payments race with its new iOS app for small businesses.
verb
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To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
Example: Every year the neighbors try to one-up each other with their holiday lights.