Taking interest in a person who doesn't meet your weight standards now, but has the chance to in the future.
Billy: I didn't know you were into heavier girls
Jesse: Yeah im just prospecting for now, she might get motivated and turn out fit one day.

*Jesse flirting with a bigger woman*
Billy: dude what is Jesse you doing? He must be drunk he would never.
Frank: He's prospecting man, it's all about the long game.
by Louride May 18, 2022
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