sweatee|swɛˈtiː| [f. as prec. + -ee.] A sweated worker or employee: see prec. 2. 1889Charity Organis. Rev. Jan. 12 The subordinate workers—the ‘sweatees’—who are employed by the sub⁓contractors.1890Times 8 Apr. 10/1 A competent ‘sweatee’ can earn about 26s. in a busy week.