cross talk

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

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