Meaning of ONE-UPMANSHIP

Pronunciation:			'wun'upmun`ship, wun'upmunsh`ip
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor
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	See Also:		pattern, practice
Thesaurus Terms
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