gad·dang \ˈgäˌdäŋ, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\noun (pluralgaddangorgaddangs) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: native name in the Philippines 1. a.: a people inhabiting northern Luzon in the Philippines b.: a member of such people 2.: the Austronesian language of the Gaddang people