A means of relaxation that doesn't involve staring at a computer or television screen or printed matter or scribbling away in a diary or notebook.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Seems a bit creepy to be sitting here scribbling away about the people around me.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
With raised eyebrows and busy pencils, the judges scribbled away diligently.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
All his life he was scribbling away.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)