A derivitive of the term "big ups"
(noun) origin - Jamaican 1980s. singular and plural.
1. An expression of support or encouragement.
2. An expression of remembrance.
(noun) origin - Jamaican 1980s. singular and plural.
1. An expression of support or encouragement.
2. An expression of remembrance.
by Bilbo Bigguns March 17, 2010
Person A: "I just got a 93% on my history test!"
Person B: "I got a 98%."
Person A: "Ok, you one-upped me there."
Person B: "I got a 98%."
Person A: "Ok, you one-upped me there."
by Prox March 19, 2005
When one person talks about their accomplishment, another person in their discussion chimes in about how they have either already done that or how they have done something else. Common among friend groups, and acquaintances.
by SummerBoi?! December 24, 2017
Eg1
Guy: I just shot down the enemy chopper!
One-up: Yeah, I did that with my tomahawk like five times.
Eg2
Guy: I just got my first nuke!
One-up: Yeah, after my first nuke, I got one every round after that for three days straight
Guy: I just shot down the enemy chopper!
One-up: Yeah, I did that with my tomahawk like five times.
Eg2
Guy: I just got my first nuke!
One-up: Yeah, after my first nuke, I got one every round after that for three days straight
by Yodaguy January 15, 2011
It seemed the other team was always One-Up on us.
Despite her efforts, Sally felt Jane was always One-Up on her in responses.
Despite her efforts, Sally felt Jane was always One-Up on her in responses.
by ra78 September 30, 2009
To exceed expectations.
To do better than someone at something ( the person is generally good at the said task).
To do better than someone at something ( the person is generally good at the said task).
by Arcane15 September 22, 2014