does basura have a special slang meaning that translates into something other than trash or garbage?

Question

For example, as in Despierta basura!

Answer 1

Hmmmm... I've never heard it used that way before.

Urban Dictionary says:

Reference to people with no class or minimal values in latin languages, particularly trailer park residents and those with violent tendencies or drug habits but also limited fashion sense. It remains to be seen if the term is a part of racist or hate language.

Street slang for drugs purchased in powder form.

Welcome to the forum, Sabrina.

Agreed. Definitely not someting nice to be calling anyone. - Gekkosan, Mar 10, 2011

Thanks for the welcome and for the reply! - sabrinajanni, Mar 10, 2011