The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CROSS-TALK
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The straight part
We know that "Angry gossip/witty conversation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case angry gossip/witty conversation = cross-talk.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CROSS-TALK mean?
CROSS-TALK noun- Undesirable signals from a neighbouring transmission circuit; undesired coupling between circuits.
- The situation where one or more components of a signal transduction pathway affect another pathway.
- Conversation that is incidental to the topic under discussion.
- A traditional Chinese comedic performance in the form of a dialogue.