How to Pronounce "have pegged as"
expression
HAV PEGD AZ
hav-PEGD-AS
Definition
To judge or label someone or something as having a particular quality, role, or identity, often based on impression or appearance rather than full knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈpɛɡd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
hæv/ /pˈɛɡd/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV PEGD AZ
UK
hav-PEGD-AS
Listen in Context
People have pegged her as shy just because she is quiet.
I had him pegged as the leader of the group.
They have pegged me as someone who doesn’t like to try new things.
You really had me pegged as a morning person—guess I fooled you!