1. unwanted signals from one communication channel interfering with another
Usage: electronics; telecommunications
2. rapid alternating dialogue between two performers, especially comedians
Usage: entertainment
3. informal conversation or chatter between people
Usage: informal

Examples

• The engineer adjusted the cables to reduce crosstalk between the phone lines.
• Radio crosstalk made it difficult to hear the transmission clearly.
• The comedy duo’s crosstalk routine had the audience laughing throughout the show.
• Their quick crosstalk made the interview entertaining to watch.
• There was too much crosstalk during the meeting for anyone to focus.
• The microphones picked up crosstalk from conversations in the hallway.
• The performers practiced their crosstalk until the timing was perfect.