For part of its orbit, Saturnâs rings are seen at their widest point, and Saturn has its familiar ringed planet appearance. But then as it continues on its orbit around the Sun, the angle of Saturnâs rings decreases until they disappear entirely from our point of view.
Flunky \Flunky\ (fl[u^][ng]k[y^]), n.; pl. Flunkies (fl[u^][ng]k[i^]z). [Prob. fr. or akin to flank.] [Written also flunkey.] 1. A contemptuous name for a liveried servant or a footman. [1913 Webster] 2. One who is obsequious or cringing; a snob. [1913 Webster] 3.
1743, Scottish and Northern English dialectal word, originally a verb meaning to panic, fail due to panic. Perhaps from or cognate with obsolete Dutch fonck (âdistress, agitationâ), from Middle Dutch fonck (âperturbation, agitationâ). More at flunk. funk (countable and uncountable, plural funks) ( 1 countable) Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odour. ( 2 uncountable) A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound and a strong backbeat.