decent chap

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

Refers to a respectable and kind man.

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Examples (10)

  • He's a thoroughly decent chap who would do anything for his friends.
  • My grandfather was known by everyone as a decent chap, always fair and kind.
  • Even his opponents had to admit he was a decent chap at heart.
  • If you need an honest mechanic, go see Bill; he's a decent chap.
  • The new manager seems like a decent chap, willing to listen to our concerns.
  • Despite his gruff exterior, everyone knew he was a decent chap.
  • "You can trust him," she said, "He's a decent chap."
  • It takes a decent chap to admit when he's wrong.
  • The protagonist in the story is a decent chap just trying to make his way in the world.
  • I was relieved to find my new flatmate was a decent chap.