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cross talk
noun
Definition of CROSS TALK
1
: unwanted signals in a communication channel (as in a telephone, radio, or computer) caused by transference of energy from another circuit (as by leakage or coupling)
2
a : conversation that does not relate to the main topic being discussed b : conversation or repartee engaged in for an audience
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First Known Use of CROSS TALK
1887
Rhymes with CROSS TALK
back talk, Bartók, Black Hawk, bemock, boardwalk, cakewalk, catwalk, cornstalk, crosswalk, duckwalk, eyestalk, fast-talk, fish hawk, French chalk, goshawk, Gottschalk, jaywalk, langue d'oc, Languedoc, leafstalk, marsh hawk, moonwalk, nighthawk, Norfolk, Norwalk, pep talk, racewalk, ropewalk, shoptalk, sidewalk, skywalk, sleepwalk, small talk, space walk, sweet-talk, trash talk
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