cross talk

cross talk
1. interference heard on a telephone or radio because of unintentional coupling to another communication channel.
2. incidental conversation; chatter, as opposed to formal discussion: The meeting was slowed by cross talk between board members.
3. Brit. witty, fast-paced dialogue, esp. in a play, comic act, etc.; repartee. Also, cross-talk, crosstalk.
[1885-90]

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