What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jolly male's fine disembarking from transport (5)" mean?

The definition is "Jolly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (synonym="male") + ERRY (synonym="”transport”") = MERRY; definition: "Jolly" The answer is MERRY.

Jolly male's fine disembarking from transport (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28964 | 10 Across | 2023-01-11 flower

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