hunt's-up noun2 •(no longer used) A tune played on the horn very early in the morning to call out the hunters; hence, any rousing sound or call.Since arme from arme that voyce doth vs affray, Hunting thee hence, with Hunts-vp to the day — 1591 •(no longer used) Any disturbing sound or noise; a racket, a disturbance.I'll play these Rake-hells such a Hunts up, / As were they shee's would turn their ⸺ up. — 1664 formshunt's-ups