English

Noun

2-up ‎(countable and uncountable, plural 2-ups)

1. (video games) An item that grants the player two extra lives in the game.
2. (video games, uncountable) In a game with multiple players, an indicator or identifier of player 2.
   • 1982, Harlington Wood, Jr., Atari v. North American Philips Consumer Electronics Corp., 672 F.2d 607, n. 2 (7th Cir. 1982):

     Before any player registers points, the PAC-MAN scoring table displays in white "1 UP" and "2 UP" where the scores will appear.

Adjective

2-up ‎(not comparable)

1. (printing) Alternative form of two-up

Related terms

• 1-up