1UP

What Does 1UP Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

1UP means An Extra Life in an gaming context.

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The term 1UP came to prominence with the Super Mario games. It is now commonly used by gamers to denote they have been rewarded with "An Extra Life."

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When I write 1UP, I mean this:

"An Extra Life"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

1UP
Definition:	An Extra Life
Type:	Abbreviation (Initialism)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of 1UP in Sentences

Here is an example of 1UP in a conversation:

• Jack: I'm 1UP now.
• Jill: Well done! You'll need that for the ADDS (Additional Monsters) on the next level. Keep going!

Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

Example of 1UP Used in a Text

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