This is the 11216th most frequent Russian word.
губой
The word "губой" is the instrumental case form of "губа" (lip) in Russian, meaning "with a lip" or "using a lip."
Here, "губы" refers to lips (plural of "губа"), which are a part of the body.
Она накрасила губы новой помадой.
She applied a new lipstick to her lips.
In this sentence, "губ" (genitive plural of "губа") is used to describe the position or shape of the lips.
Он улыбнулся, слегка приподняв угол губ.
He smiled, slightly raising the corner of his lips.
The word "губой" here is derived from "губа" (lip) in a figurative sense, implying a person who knows how to handle situations skillfully.