brainpick

verb t. - to obtain information from someone knowledgeable in the desired subject. It is a way to avoid doing the research yourself, saving one's time and effort but requiring that of another. (Also, it's a good idea to humble oneself in the asking or bring 'coffee and donuts'.)

noun - the act of picking another's brain for information to avoid doing one's own research.

I had a short deadline ahead and needed to
brainpick her for the needed info to complete the task.

Hey, Suzi, gotta minute? I need ya for a
brainpick.

by otay May 7, 2005