Meaning of ONE-UPMANSHIP
| Pronunciation: | | 'wun'upmun`ship, wun'upmunsh`ip
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[n] the practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor |
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ONE-UPMANSHIP is a 13 letter word that starts with O. |
| | See Also: | | pattern, practice | |
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