One-upmanship Definition
wŭn-ŭpmən-shĭp
one-upmanship
noun
The practice of, or skill in, seizing an advantage or gaining superiority over others.
Webster's New World
The art of outdoing or showing up a rival or competitor, as in exploits, privileges, or honors.
American Heritage
Alternative spelling of one-upmanship.
Wiktionary
(idiomatic) A succession of instances of outdoing a competitor.
Wiktionary
Origin of One-upmanship
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one-up +"Ž -manship
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