Word before Roger or Rancher (5)

I believe the answer is:

jolly

(Other definitions for jolly that I've seen before include "Cheerful; very (informal)" , "Expression denoting hearty, sporting type of girl" , "Very - jovial" , "Happy, cheerful" , "Royal Marine (slang)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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