One-upmanship

//(ˌ)wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp//

Word Type

Noun

The word "one-upmanship" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

one-upwomanship

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

pattern practice

Related Terms

brinksmanship dick-measuring contest gamesmanship one up one-downmanship

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