power-up en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Calque of Japanese パワーアップ (pawā-appu), itself a wasei eigo (和製英語; pseudo-anglicism) derived from power + up.
Meanings
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A collectable item that gives the player some benefit.
The fist power-up gives you a more powerful punch.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| power-ups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |