1-up /wɒn ʌp/ noun2 •An item that grants the player an extra life in the game, staving off game over by one more try. •In a game with multiple players, an indicator or identifier of player 1.Before any player registers points, the PAC-MAN scoring table displays in white "1 UP" and "2 UP" where the scores will appear. — 1982 forms1-ups