solid chap
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a great, reliable fellow
I sumpah that Mark is a solid chap; have known him since army days.
interjection
- 'good man!'; positive exclamation of gratitude, praise, admiration, respect, affirmation, etc. towards a man, especially when they have done a favour for the speaker or something commendable
Solid chap! Appreciate it brudder, good stuff.
usage notes
Usually only used to describe men. The adjective steady1 can be used instead when describing a woman (or any person in general) of similar nature.