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crosstalk

cross·talk

US/ˈkrɔˈstɔk/ uncommon

noun

1.

the presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental coupling

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Origin

From cross- + talk. Usage in reference to the Chinese comedic performance is probably a loose calque from Chinese 相聲／相声 (xiàngsheng).

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