Today, the phrase is less about feeling physically ill and more about being overwhelmed by intense emotions—whether it's the thrill of a last-minute goal or the exhaustion of a summer heatwave.

It is used globally by Croatian sports fans to describe "heart-attack" moments in water polo or football championships.

The expression is a frequent hashtag and caption for Futsal Dinamo fans in Zagreb. It is often paired with videos of high-stakes playoff moments or the intense atmosphere created by the Bad Blue Boys.

TikTok creators use the sound to underscore "relatable" struggle moments—everything from chaotic cooking attempts to the overwhelming beauty of a Dalmatian sunset.

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