Definition of
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[ noun ] the practice of keeping one jump ahead of a friend or competitor

Used in print

(Chicago Daily Tribune...)

Oneupmanship is practiced by both sides in a total war .

Related terms

practice

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Rhymes with

sportsmanship chairmanship workmanship brinkmanship showmanship salesmanship gamesmanship draftsmanship statesmanship craftsmanship horsemanship marksmanship championship companionship partisanship relationship citizenship musicianship interrelationship guardianship acquaintanceship kinship township consulship battleship internship sponsorship proprietorship ambassadorship membership editorship ship premiership steamship partnership generalship apprenticeship authorship judgeship friendship scholarship speakership spaceship censorship flagship trusteeship warship lightship airship ownership starship kingship governorship directorship headship receivership professorship fellowship readership dealership dictatorship leadership stewardship hardship worship friendship

Phonetic and Homophones

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